Clinton Ezekiel the HERO as Bayelsa United beat Shooting Stars in Ibadan
Bayelsa United goalkeeper Clinton Ezekiel was in outstanding form on Sunday, producing a string of brilliant saves to inspire his side to an impressive 0-1 away win over Shooting Stars on the opening day of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
The Flying Eagles shot-stopper stood tall between the posts at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, as Shooting Stars piled on the pressure in search of goals. Time and again, Ezekiel denied the home side with calm reflexes and fearless goalkeeping, frustrating their attackers throughout the contest.
His performance proved decisive as Bayelsa United took all three points from a difficult away fixture, sending a strong statement at the start of the campaign.
Ezekiel, still only in the early stages of his career, has already built a reputation as one of the brightest young goalkeepers in Nigerian football. Many fans and league followers have tipped him as the NPFL Player of the Week after his heroic display.
Bayelsa United will now look to build on this fine start, while Shooting Stars must regroup quickly after being stopped by a goalkeeper in inspired form.
