3SC Face Ilaji FC In Oyo State Federation Cup Final

3SC Face Ilaji FC In Oyo State Federation Cup Final

By Niyi Busari

Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan will trade tackles with Ilaji Football Club in the state 2023 Federation Cup final at the Lekan Salami Stadium.

Ilaji FC humiliated Oyo Alaafin United 4-1 in the Semifinal of the tournament played on Tuesday.

Salem Adeyemi scored hat trick with Favour Adegbite scoring one to help Ilaji booked the final tie with with 3SC. Shittu Taiwo however scored the consolation goal for Oyo Alaafin team.

In the second semifinal, 3SC proved their superiority as they walloped Iseyin Rocks FC with a sounding four goals without response from the Iseyin Boys. Sikiru Alimi who just returned from injury layoff announced his comeback with two goals in the 13th and 27th minutes while Joshua Akpan and Opeoluwa Olufemi scored one goal each in the 77th and 92nd minutes to put Shooting Stars through a comfortable semifinal win.

The semifinal results means the two finalists, 3SC and Ilaji FC will represent Oyo State at this year's national Federation Cup.

The State Federation Cup final is slated to hold this weekend.