Shooting Stars, Crown FC Book Federation Cup Spots Ahead of Oyo Final Clash

Shooting Stars SC and Crown FC have secured qualification for the preliminary round of the President Federation Cup after impressive outings in the Oyo State Federation Cup.

The Oluyole Warriors advanced after defeating their own feeder side, Shooting Stars Team B, in the semi-final held at the Olubadan Stadium. Meanwhile, Crown FC sealed their place in the final with a convincing 2-0 victory over Ibadan United.

Both teams will now face off in the state final scheduled for Sunday at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasinga, Ibadan—a clash that promises to be a repeat of last year’s final.

In the previous edition, Shooting Stars emerged champions after edging Crown FC 4-2 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time.

Opinion: A Familiar Rivalry with Something to Prove

This final feels less like a routine fixture and more like a continuation of unfinished business.

For Shooting Stars, it’s about maintaining dominance and proving last year’s triumph wasn’t a one-off. For Crown FC, it’s a chance at redemption—a shot at rewriting the narrative after falling short in the previous final.

What makes this matchup interesting is the familiarity between both sides. They know each other well, which often turns games like this into tight, tactical battles rather than open contests.

Beyond the trophy, both teams have already achieved a key objective—qualification for the national stage. But make no mistake, neither side will treat the final lightly. Momentum matters, and lifting the state title sends a strong message heading into the Federation Cup.

In the end, this is more than just a final—it’s a rivalry growing in intensity, with pride and bragging rights firmly on the line.