Alade Balogun issues Shooting Stars Balogun bold win demand ahead of Nasarawa United clash, stressing victory is essential in the tight league race

Shooting Stars midfielder Alade Balogun has issued a forceful call for victory ahead of his side’s crucial Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Nasarawa United, stressing that only maximum points will be acceptable when both teams meet at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga, Ibadan, this weekend.

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Alade Balogun, speaking in an interview with the club’s media team, said the Oluyole Warriors are fully focused on securing all three points in what he described as a decisive fixture in the closing stages of the season.

His remarks underline a determined mindset as the club pushes for a strong finish in a tightly contested league campaign.

Shooting Stars, currently fifth on the league table with 54 points, sit just one point ahead of Nasarawa United, who occupy sixth position with 53 points, making the encounter a high-stakes battle with significant implications for final standings.

Alade Balogun insisted that the team’s objective is clear and non-negotiable, reflecting the growing pressure within the squad as the season approaches its climax.

“We are going to get all the maximum three points against Nasarawa United,” Alade Balogun said.

“Victory in the game is non-negotiable.”

The midfielder’s confident statement comes as Shooting Stars aim to maintain momentum and consolidate their position in the upper half of the table, with supporters expecting a strong response at home.

The Lekan Salami Stadium is expected to host an intense and competitive encounter, with both sides aware that the outcome could prove pivotal in shaping their respective league ambitions.

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As preparations intensify, Shooting Stars will look to channel Balogun’s determination into performance on the pitch, where fine margins are expected to decide the outcome of this crucial fixture.