Sport: Governor Makinde Praises-Shooting Stars’ Strong NPFL-Season, Sets Sights On Continental-Qualification (Text)

Sport: Governor Makinde Praises-Shooting Stars’ Strong NPFL-Season, Sets Sights On Continental-Qualification (Text)

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the state-owned football club, Shooting Stars, in the recently concluded 2023-2024 NPFL season. Shooting Stars achieved a remarkable top-four finish, marking one of the most successful runs in their recent history.

The Ibadan-based club secured 18 wins, 8 draws, and 12 defeats, accumulating 62 points in 38 games, just 8 points behind league winners Enugu Rangers. Despite their strong performance, they narrowly missed out on a continental ticket, as only three NPFL teams qualify for continental competitions.

Governor Makinde, speaking with the Shooting Stars media team, emphasized the club’s progress and outlined ambitions for the upcoming season. “The team has made considerable progress in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), finishing in fourth place compared to last season,” he said. “There is room for the team to accomplish even more, and we will go back to the drawing board to work towards our goal of qualifying for the continental Championship next season.”