Euromatch NPFL: Yusuf Assures Shooting Stars Will Improve After Slow Start

Shooting Stars Technical Adviser Salisu Yusuf is confident his side will recover from their difficult start to the season.

The Oluyole Warriors have managed just two wins from their opening six league matches this season, and were also knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup in the preliminary round by Tunisian side CS Sfaxien.

Shooting Stars’ poor run continued on Sunday when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Nasarawa United at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

The result saw the former champions drop into the relegation zone.

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However, Yusuf remains optimistic that the team will turn things around as the season progresses.

“Football is very emotional. Personally, I’m not happy with the outcome of the game against Nasarawa United,” Yusuf told 3SCFANTV.

“What we are asking from the fans is their understanding. Things are going to be fine.

“We have only played six games in the season, with more games to come. We just need to be patient because, when it comes to being on the continent, it is not always about the best starter but the best finisher that matters.”

Shooting Stars will have an opportunity to return to winning ways when they host Kano Pillars in a rescheduled league fixture on Wednesday.

By Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu is a seasoned sports journalist and Senior Content Writer with extensive experience covering Nigerian football and international football. He specializes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), provides insightful coverage, match reports, news, and analysis of the domestic game. Adeboye also follows the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea, bringing his knowledge of the teams, players, and competitions to his writing.