Shooting Stars FC Denies Allegations of Manipulated Matches in NPFL Competition
Big Denial from Shooting Stars FC Over Match-Fixing Allegations
The Oluyole Warriors, Shooting Stars Football Club, have flat-out rejected serious match-fixing allegations that surfaced recently on an Ibadan-based radio station. During a rant on the station, a sports presenter claimed the team intentionally threw games against Katsina United and Remo Stars, disrupting the sports world.
This explosive claim has stirred up a media storm, with the club quick to combat the claims. With a fiery official statement released Friday, the club slammed the allegations as "baseless, brutal, and unsubstantiated." They expressed their disdain for the unprofessional behavior displayed by the presenter.
The club emphasized the significance of preserving the players' and their organization's integrity. They stated a strong need to challenge these unproven accusations promptly. The club also criticized the presenter's irresponsible allusions to their games, players, and alleged culprits.
Intriguingly, the club confirmed that no representative from Shooting Stars had been interviewed by the radio station, leaving them puzzled about the origins of these sensational stories. They categorically dismissed the claim that the club's chairman offered illicit incentives to match officials.
As for the club's current standing, they sit in the 11th spot on the league table, with 48 points in 35 games. Despite the swirling controversy, no official NPFL investigations or sanctions linked to match-fixing against Shooting Stars have been announced.
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- The accusations of match-fixing against Shooting Stars Football Club, also known as the Oluyole Warriors, regarding their games against Katsina United and Remo Stars, have been vehemently denied by the club.
- The club's chairman, elected as Tinubu, has reportedly denied offering any illicit incentives to match officials amid these allegations.
- In the midst of this controversy, Remo Stars are set for a title celebration on May 11, as they continue to dominate the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL).
- Victor Osimhen, a notable figure in European leagues, particularly the Premier League, has evidently gifted Remo Stars ₦10 Million for their championship win.
- NPFL's Elegbeleye has asserted their aspirations to reach Africa's best league, while Remo Stars' coach promises continued victory, and Enyimba's coach shows appreciation for their defeat.
- Despite the ongoing match-fixing controversy surrounding Shooting Stars FC, no official NPFL investigations or sanctions have been announced as of yet.
