Shooting Stars forward Emmanuel Lucky grabbed his first set of goals in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as Shooting Stars recorded a 3-0 victory over visiting Lobi Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium.
Lucky, in his fourth appearance in Nigeria’s top flight, benefited from a poor clearance by Lobi Stars defence to net his first goal in the third minute.
The former Might Jets forward grabbed his brace 15 minutes later when he raced to head home from Malomo Taofeeq’s delightful free kick.
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“There were lots of expectations when I joined the team during the mid-season transfer window based on situation and the position we were on the league standings. So I am very happy to get these two goals. It will go a long way to help me and the team,” a delighted Lucky told www.npfl.ng
“As a striker, I hope to help the team with more goals. I will keep working harder as I intend to help the team move higher on the league standings,” he concluded.
Ayo Adejubu came off the bench to score a beautiful solo goal in the 80th minute as 3SC saw off Lobi Stars who had Tony Agbaji sent off on the brink of half time.
What is next?
Shooting Stars will next visit Katsina United during the midweek while Lobi Stars host Gombe United in Matchday 24 fixtures.
Match stats
Shots on: 7-5
Shots off: 3-6
Corner: 0-3
Fouls: 18-11
Offside: 4-3
Yellow card: 3-3
Red card: 0-1
Shooting Stars XI
31 Ogundare Detan, 11 Ezeh Chidera, 13 Anaekwe Ebuka, 2. Isiaka Mutiu, 5 Adekunle Adeniyi, 4 Ezeala Uche, 9 Emmanuel Lucky (Utibe 79′), 22 Gali Falke (Ewenike 63′), 19 Olafimihan Gafar (Opeoluwa 63′), 10 Uko Anietie (Raheem 88′), 28 Malomo Taofeeq (Ayo 79′)
Subs
1 Okanlawon Olaide, 16 Amodu Nurudeen, 15 Abbey Benson, 29 Raheem Quadry, 35 Ewenike Achibi, 24 Opeoluwa Olufemi, 27 Adejubu Ayo, 25 Archipong Utibe, 17 Sochima Elum
Goal: Emmanuel Lucky 3′, 18′, Ayo Adejubu 80′
Yellow Card: Malomo Taofeeq 14′, Ogundare Detan 45+2′, Adekunle Adeniyi 82′
Red Card: Nil
Lobi Stars XI
Emeka Onyia. 24 (Aliko 66′), Ganda Samuel. 2, Ubong Williams. 35, Solomon Kwambe. 31 (Shobowale 25′), Endurance Ebedebiri. 6, Tony Agbaji 5, Oshimaga Duke. 15, Raphael Ayagwa. 20, Bethel David. 33 (Tyavkase 66′), Usule Martins. 11 (Odinaka 49′), Utim Godfrey. 23
Subs
Mustapha Aliko 30, Odinaka Francis. 34, Onyebuchi Onyeaka. 4, Akile Monday. 27, David Tyavkase. 8, Mubarak sai’d 7, Amokachi Nazim 32, Pius David Eigege 38, Sobowale Azeez 22
Goal: Nil
Yellow Card: Tony Agbaji 14′, Ubong Williams 85′, Azeez Shobowale 89′
Red Card: Tony Agbaji 45+3′
