Shooting Stars Still Winless After Narrow Loss to Rivers United Shooting Stars’ search for a first victory of the 2025/26 NPFL season continued after they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The Oluyole Warriors went into the clash without a win from three games, and though they held firm in the first half, their resistance was broken in the 72nd minute. Ubong Friday fired home a stunning volley inside the box after latching onto a corner, sealing the win for last season’s second runners-up. Head coach Nurudeen Aweroro, still moulding his squad, has been gradually settling on consistent starters and instilling a high-intensity approach. However, results have yet to reflect his efforts, and pressure is beginning to mount among fans, management, and players alike. Earlier in Matchday 3, Shooting Stars held Ikorodu City to a 1-1 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium in a pulsating South West Derby, following a loss to Bayelsa United and a draw away to Bendel Insurance. Shooting Stars remain winless after four matches and find themselves sliding down the NPFL table. They now turn their attention to a crucial home fixture against newly promoted Kun Khalifat FC on September 21, where they will hope to finally kick-start their season. Editorial We view Shooting Stars’ ongoing struggles as both a test of character and a test of planning. Four games without a win is not catastrophic at this stage, but it risks setting a negative rhythm for the season. What stands out most is not just the results, but the sense that Aweroro’s high-intensity system has yet to deliver sustained dividends. There are moments of promise, but moments do not win campaigns. Ubong Friday’s decisive volley for Rivers United exemplifies the thin margins that define NPFL fixtures.