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Shooting Stars chairman Taiwo Salami has outlined an ambitious target for the Oluyole Warriors ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The Ibadan-based club finished third in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season, securing a return to continental football for the first time in 27 years.
In preparation for the new campaign, the five-time NPFL champions have made significant changes to their technical crew, with former Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf replacing Nurudeen Aweroro as head coach.
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The club have also strengthened their squad with the addition of several quality players as they look to compete strongly on all fronts.
Salami Targets Treble
Salami declared that Shooting Stars will be aiming for an unprecedented treble in the 2026/27 season, underlining the club’s determination to challenge for major honours both domestically and on the continent.
”We are cooking something special, and we would serve the fans the delicacy starting from this Friday against Inter Lagos. We have got a new coach, and new players are coming in,” Salami told 3SCFansTV.
”We have serious ambitions this year. We want to win the league, do well in the CAF Confederation Cup, and win the Federation Cup. We have a good squad. So, I believe we will achieve something special this season,” Salami concluded with his side’s ambitions for the new season.”
Shooting Stars will take on Inter Lagos in the opening fixture of the new season at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Friday.
By Adeboye Amosu
