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Shooting Stars End Winless Run with Victory Over Niger Tornadoes
Shooting Stars returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory against Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The Oluyole Warriors had gone six games without a win before Sunday’s match but finally got back on track at home.
Ayodeji Bamidele gave Shooting Stars the lead seven minutes before half-time. Anthony Okachi made it 2-0 from the penalty spot just before the break.
Niger Tornadoes pulled one back in the 66th minute through Sunday Williams, but Samuel Okon restored the two-goal cushion for Shooting Stars in the 77th minute.
The win lifts Shooting Stars to fourth place on the league table, while Niger Tornadoes stay in 10th position.