Bayelsa United delivered a commanding performance on Friday to secure a 3-0 win over Shooting Stars in Matchday 33 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, extending their unbeaten run and lifting themselves further away from the lower end of the table.
Playing at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa, the hosts wasted no time asserting their authority.
Ogba Ifeanyi broke the deadlock in the 27th minute, putting Bayelsa in front with a composed finish that capped off an energetic start for the home side.
Ten minutes later, Ladan Bosso’s men doubled their advantage, with Magbisa Wisdom finding the net in the 40th minute.
His well-timed strike gave Bayelsa a firm grip on the match and left Shooting Stars chasing shadows as the first half came to a close.
The second half began with even more urgency from Bayelsa.
Barely a minute after the restart, Kehinde Lawal added his name to the scoresheet with a swift goal that sealed the victory and underlined the hosts’ dominance.
Despite Sitting in the bottom half of the table prior to the fixture, Bayelsa United showed the discipline and cutting edge of a side in strong form.
The win not only marks their seventh consecutive league match without defeat but also sees them climb from ninth to thirteenth in the standings.
With 45 points now from 33 matches, they have given themselves some breathing space as the season heads into its final stretch.
Shooting Stars, who came into the match in fifth place, were unable to find a response throughout the 90 minutes.
They remain on 48 points and are likely to feel the pressure from teams below them as the fight for top spots intensifies.
The rest of the Matchday 33 fixtures are scheduled to take place on Sunday, with teams across the league looking to capitalise on any shifts in momentum.
But for Bayelsa United, Friday’s result offers more than just three points—it is a statement of intent from a team growing in confidence and cohesion.
