It’s Matchday 7 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), and the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, takes center stage as Shooting Stars SC return home to face Plateau United in a crucial fixture.

Fresh from their famous away victory in Ozoro last weekend, the Oluyole Warriors head into this clash with renewed confidence, strong momentum, and the belief that they can make it three wins in a row to continue their revival charge.

Plateau United, however, arrive with frustration after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Kwara United in a rescheduled Matchday 5 fixture on Thursday. The Peace Boys will be eager to avoid back-to-back losses on the road.

Shooting Stars on the Rise

After a frustrating start to the season, collecting just two points from their opening four games, Nurudeen Aweroro’s men have rediscovered their spark with successive wins in Matchdays 5 and 6.

Matchday 7 now offers the chance to record a third straight victory,  a bold statement that the Warriors are firmly back on track.

But the challenge will be fierce. Shola Adegun’s men are determined to bounce back from their Ilorin setback and may see this high-profile clash in Ibadan as the perfect stage to respond.

For Shooting Stars, it’s another chance to thrill their fans with a convincing home performance, proving the recent upturn is no flash in the pan.
For Plateau United, it’s about testing their character and chasing their first away points of the campaign.

Head-to-Head Record (Since 2010)

• Shooting Stars: 4 wins

• Plateau United: 4 wins

• Draws: 6

Notably, no away side has managed a win in this fixture for the past 15 years, underlining how important home advantage has been.

Players to Watch

Shooting Stars SC

• Sodiq Ibrahim – Reliable at home and already among the goals this season.

• Tijani Al-Ameen – Calm and composed in defense; growing into one of the league’s standout ball-playing center-backs.

• Ayobami Junior – The midfield anchor, key to dictating tempo and balance.

• Mustapha Adam – The “super sub” whose late strike sealed victory in Ozoro; always a danger from the bench.

Plateau United

• Vincent Temitope – A tricky winger with pace and fearless dribbling.

• Monday Gideon – Former Shooting Stars man, already with two goals this season.

• Tarabina Biweribo – Rugged and physical, expected to lead the backline.

• Kazeem Adeyanju – Creative and dangerous, capable of deciding games with flair.

What to Expect

This fixture rarely fails to deliver. Since 2010, only one meeting,  last year’s in Jos,  ended goalless.

With Shooting Stars rediscovering their scoring touch and Plateau United determined to react, fans can expect a lively contest with plenty of chances under the Adamasingba skies.

For the Oluyole Warriors, a third straight victory would underline their resurgence and send a strong message about their ambitions this season.
For Plateau United, even a draw would be a breakthrough, given their struggles away from home.

Maximum points are at stake, and with both clubs needing to prove a point, this promises to be a fiery and entertaining showdown.

Match Details

• Fixture: Shooting Stars SC vs Plateau United

• Venue: Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan

• Date: Sunday, October 5th, 2025

• Kick-off: 4:00 PM

• Live Coverage: Propel Web & NPFL Live App