Shooting Stars SC finally found their scoring touch as they secured a vital 2-1 victory over Akwa United at home in a performance that will restore confidence to the players and the entire team.
The Oluyole Warriors, who had struggled to find the net in recent matches, demonstrated their attacking prowess with a display that combined flair and efficiency.
The breakthrough came through Monday Gideon, whose spectacular screamer broke the deadlock heading into the half-time break. The goal perfectly represented the home team’s renewed attacking intent, sending the crowd into wild celebrations and lifting the team’s spirits after a challenging run of matches.
The hosts doubled their advantage in the 73rd minute when Joshua Akpann showed excellent positioning to head home a well-placed cross from the industrious Monday Gideon. The combination play between the two attackers highlighted the improved offensive coordination that had been missing in recent games.
Though Akwa United managed to pull one back in the 84th minute to set up a tense finale, Shooting Stars showed remarkable resilience to hold on for a crucial victory. This win not only ends their goal-scoring drought but also serves as a potential turning point in their campaign, proving they can compete with the best in the NPFL when firing on all cylinders.
SOURCE: GOALINTENSE