2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 33: Bayelsa United FC compounds Shooting Stars' woes

Posted : 13 April 2025

Bayelsa United FC compounded the woes of continental spot-chasing Shooting Stars SC of Ibadan with a 3-0 demolition on Friday during the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 33, played at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.

It was an exciting encounter as Bayelsa United secured a vital 3-0 victory over Shooting Stars, thereby easing their relegation fears and boosting their chances of survival in the ongoing season.

The Prosperity Boys demonstrated clinical precision and a solid team performance that sent their supporters into celebration and provided them with some much-needed relief in the battle against relegation.

The match saw Bayelsa United take full control early on, with Ogba Ifeanyi and Magbisa Wisdom both finding the back of the net in the first half to give the hosts a commanding 2-0 lead. Ifeanyi’s goal came after a well-executed team move, while Wisdom’s strike showcased his ability to seize chances when they arise.

The strong opening period set the tone for a dominant performance that ultimately left Shooting Stars with little room to respond.

Just a minute after the restart in the second half, Kehinde Lawal added a third for Bayelsa United, finishing off an excellent counter-attacking move to make it 3-0.

Lawal’s early goal in the second half effectively ended any hopes of a comeback for Shooting Stars and ensured that all three points remained in Yenagoa.

The win marked an important milestone for Bayelsa United, as it extended their unbeaten streak to seven matches, showcasing the team’s resilience and improvement as they aim to finish the season strongly.

With the victory, Bayelsa United surged up the table, moving from 19th to 13th position, and now have 45 points from 33 games.

The win gives them a solid foundation to continue fighting for safety in the league, and their upward momentum will certainly boost morale in the dressing room as the season enters its final stretch.

On the other hand, Shooting Stars find themselves in a difficult situation. Despite the loss, they remain in fifth position with 48 points from 33 games, but their chances of securing a continental spot are now hanging by a thread.

With just seven matches left in the season, their dreams of representing the country in international competitions are becoming increasingly slim, and they will need a string of wins in the final games to keep their hopes alive.

2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 33: Bayelsa United FC compounds Shooting Stars' woes

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