Shooting Stars Sports Club have returned to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following a 3–1 victory over Ranchers Bees in their Matchday Nine encounter in Ibadan.

The Oluyole Warriors secured the victory at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Friday, ending a five-match winless run and easing pressure on head coach Salisu Yusuf.

Defender Desmond Ojietefian opened the scoring in the 14th minute before Isah Ndala Aliyu equalised for Ranchers Bees in the 38th minute. Damilola Akinola restored Shooting Stars’ lead in first-half stoppage time to give the hosts a 2–1 advantage at the break.

Shooting Stars had an opportunity to extend their lead early in the second half, but Sodiq Ibrahim’s penalty was saved by Ranchers Bees goalkeeper Alhassan Tofa.

Substitute Qamar Adegoke eventually sealed the victory in the 71st minute with an impressive finish from a tight angle.

The result lifted Shooting Stars to 12th position on the league table with 11 points from nine matches, while Ranchers Bees dropped to 17th place with eight points.

The victory provides a timely boost for Shooting Stars as they seek to rebuild confidence and improve their standing in the ongoing league campaign.