Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate release of two buses, a 32-seater and an 18-seater, to the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan. The gift rewards the Oluyole Warriors for their impressive victory over CS Sfaxien of Tunisia in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.
Recall that 3SC defeated CS Sfaxien 1-0 on Saturday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta, thanks to Lucky Emmanuel’s decisive goal in the 25th minute to give the Nigerian side a one-goal advantage heading to the second leg. This continental appearance marks the club’s first return to African competition in 27 years.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the gesture highlights the state’s backing for the team’s ongoing continental campaign. The Commissioner said the government was determined not only to sustain the club’s current momentum but also to restore the old glory of the “Darling Club of Oyo State”.
“The approval underscores the state government’s commitment to supporting the Oluyole Warriors as they represent Oyo State on the continental stage,” the statement partly read. “Makinde has assured the club’s supporters and fans that the state government will continue to provide the necessary support to enable Shooting Stars to remain in contention for continental honours,” the statement added.