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Shooting Stars edge CS Sfaxien 1-0 in CAF Confederation Cup

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Nigeria’s Shooting Stars beat Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien 1-0 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta.
  • Lucky Emmanuel scored in the 25th minute, while Shooting Stars defended their lead despite sustained second-half pressure.
  • The result gives the Nigerian club an advantage before next weekend’s second leg.

Shooting Stars of Ibadan secured a 1-0 win over Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien in their CAF Confederation Cup meeting at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta on Saturday.

Lucky Emmanuel scored the only goal in the 25th minute, giving the Nigerian side a deserved lead before halftime. CS Sfaxien responded strongly after the break and pressed for an equalizer, but the Shooting Stars goalkeeper kept them out.

The Nigerian defense also stood firm as the Tunisian side searched for a way through. Shooting Stars had chances to add a second goal late in the match but failed to convert them. The victory gives the club an important advantage ahead of the second leg next weekend.

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