Shooting Stars secure continental berth after 20-year absence

Shooting Stars finished third in the NPFL this season, securing a continental ticket for the first time in over two decades. Technical adviser Nurudeen Aweroro credited the players and backroom staff for the achievement, insisting: "My role was small. The heart, sweat, and sacrifice came from the players who gave everything, and the staff who worked day and night out of sight." The Oluyole Warriors also acknowledged club owner Hon. Taiwo Lekan-Salami for his belief and support. Aweroro urged fans and media to celebrate the players more: "They deserve every cheer, every headline." With this continental berth, Shooting Stars return to international competition after more than 20 years away. What does this continental qualification mean for Shooting Stars' future and Nigerian football development?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/30/npfl-aweroro-credits-players-for-shooting-stars-continental-feat/