Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan have arrived in Tunisia ahead of their crucial second leg against CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.
The Oluyole Warriors confirmed their arrival through a social media update as they prepare for a decisive return fixture.
“We have arrived in Tunisia ahead of the second leg of our CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round tie against CS Sfaxien.”
Shooting Stars take a 1 to 0 lead into the second leg after winning the opening meeting in Abeokuta. Emmanuel Lucky scored the only goal of the game to give the Nigerian club a narrow advantage.
The result puts Shooting Stars in a promising position. However, the Oluyole Warriors still need another disciplined display in Tunisia to secure their place in the next stage.
CS Sfaxien will have home support behind them and must overturn the deficit to keep their continental campaign alive. As a result, Shooting Stars can expect a difficult test from the Tunisian side.
Shooting Stars Defend Narrow First Leg Lead
The first leg marked an important moment for Shooting Stars. The Ibadan club secured a 1-0 victory over CS Sfaxien at the MKO Abiola Arena in Abeokuta.
Emmanuel Lucky provided the difference when he found the net for the Nigerian side. His goal handed Shooting Stars a valuable lead before the return trip to Tunisia.
The victory also gave the Oluyole Warriors a strong start to their first continental campaign in 27 years. They now have the chance to complete the job and move into the next round.
The second leg will take place on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Nigerian time. CS Sfaxien will look to use home advantage to mount a comeback, while Shooting Stars will aim to protect their lead.
For the Nigerian side, the task remains clear. They must stay organised, limit CS Sfaxien’s attacking threat and make the most of their opportunities when they come.
A positive result in Tunisia would complete an impressive return to continental football for Shooting Stars. The Oluyole Warriors now stand 90 minutes away from taking another step forward in the CAF Confederation Cup.
