Shooting Stars S.C. boosted their chances of securing continental football with a dramatic 3–2 victory over Wikki Tourists F.C. in a Matchday 30 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Sunday.
The Oluyole Warriors started brightly and took the lead in the 16th minute through Sodiq Ibrahim, who calmly finished to put the home side ahead.
Wikki Tourists responded strongly and restored parity in the 35th minute when Musa found the back of the net.
However, Shooting Stars regained the advantage just before the halftime break as Emmanuel Lucky struck in the 44th minute to make it 2–1.
The visitors refused to back down and drew level again in the 53rd minute through Taiwo, setting up a tense and closely contested finish.
Just when the match appeared to be heading for a draw, Al-Ameen delivered the decisive moment, scoring in the 88th minute to seal a crucial win for Shooting Stars.
The victory lifts Shooting Stars to fourth position on the NPFL table, strengthening their push for a place in next season’s CAF continental competitions.
