Nigeria Soccer
Salisu turns to CAF Confed Cup after opening win
Shooting Stars coach Salisu Yusuf has shifted his attention to the CAF Confederation Cup after his side opened their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Lagos at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Goals from Lucky Emmanuel and Sodiq Ibrahim secured all three points for the Oluyole Warriors, who recorded their first opening-day victory in three years.
Lucky opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Inter Lagos captain Uchenna Njoku equalised seven minutes later.
Shooting Stars continued to push for a second goal, with Desmond and Lucky Emmanuel both coming » Read More
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