Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan on Thursday emerged champions of the 2023 edition of the ValueJet Cup Pre-season Tournament.
They defeated Beyond Limits Football Academy 2-0 in the grand final decided at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State.
Malomo Taofeek scored 3SC’s first goal in the 16th minute when he headed home a cross from Gali Falke. After supporting the first goal, Falke in the 20th minute scored 3SC second goal that gave the club victory.
The brilliance of Beyond Limits FA goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba’s son, Daniel, was not enough to save his team.
For emerging champions, Shooting Stars SC grabbed the winner’s gold trophy and N2million cash price, while second placed Beyond Limits FA got N1.5million for their efforts.
Meanwhile, it has just been announced by the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde that Hon Babatunde Olaniya aka Akoro should continue as the Executive Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club.
Former Nigeria international, Oladimeji Lawal still maintains the position of Acting General Manager of the Club. He is also the team manager.
Packaged by Lanre Olabisi
