Shooting Stars vs El Kanemi Warriors Prediction: Ibadan Boys hope to make a statement at home

Lekan Salami Stadium will host the NPFL week 11 encounter between Shooting Stars and El Kanemi Warriors. The last time these two teams met in this venue, they settled for a goalless draw. How will things unfold this time?

Shooting Stars played Niger Tornadoes the previous weekend and lost. In that game, Shooting Stars conceded in each half, with Joseph Godstime and Mendos Rickson being on target for their side. However, Shooting Stars defeated Katsina United and Akwa United in prior encounters, games that ended 1-0 and 2-1. This season, Shooting Stars have 12 points from a possible 30, leaving them seated 15th in the standings. 

El Kanemi Warriors' last encounter was against Katsina United, and they won. In that game, 69th minute, Ibrahim Mustapha's strike was the difference, securing maximum points for this side. However, it is worth knowing that El Kanemi Warriors have not lost any of their recent matches, defeating Enyimba International in that run. In the meantime, other games ended in draws, and this team has accumulated 16 points from a possible 30 this season, leaving them seated 5th spot. 

El Kanemi Warriors have been playing well this season and are consistent with at least a point in each game. However, Shooting Stars need a point to prove and at home, they have to show they are ready to compete after setting the bar the previous season. While the two teams' meetings are always tight, I do not expect this to be different. Yet, the home team should win, as the focus should be on defensive play.