Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have been disqualified from the 2025 President Federation Cup for fielding ineligible players in their round of 64 match against Zamfara United FC.
Earlier, the Oluyole Warriors were declared winners of the tie after Zamfara United failed to show up for the scheduled fixture at the Area 3 field in Abuja. Match officials, led by referee Anthony Eze, followed walkover procedures and awarded 3SC a place in the round of 32.
However, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) later ruled against Shooting Stars following a review that confirmed the club had included five ineligible players in their lineup. According to a letter signed by Ruth David on behalf of the NFF General Secretary, the following players were not registered with the NFF for this year’s competition:
- Samuel Okon (Jersey No 21)
- Sodiq Ibrahim (Jersey No 27)
- Ephraim Nwachukwu (Jersey No 20)
- Nonso Nzediegwu (Jersey No 23)
- Ukeme Williams (Jersey No 5)
The NFF further disclosed that the licences used by these players were forged, resulting in 3SC’s disqualification from the tournament.
With this ruling, Shooting Stars' journey in the 2025 President Federation Cup has come to an abrupt end, while Zamfara United are expected to progress to the next round.
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