Good day

Today, let’s take a short break from Enyimba and look across town at Shooting Stars Sports Club of Oyo State. Don’t call me a “busybody in other men’s affairs” just yet—read this to the end, maybe even twice.

I hold a Master’s degree in Sport Administration from Western Michigan University, a Diploma from the Sport Business Institute of Barcelona, and hands-on experience working with the Athletics Department at Western Michigan. I don’t share this to brag, but to give context: what I’m about to say comes from both study and experience.

At the start of this NPFL season, Shooting Stars initiated sweeping changes to their administrative structure. Quality professionals were added to key positions in the hierarchy, signaling a deliberate shift toward what can best be described as acceptable industry standards.

This commitment to “doing things right” is refreshing. A club that might previously have vented frustrations on referees began to show restraint, insisting on decency and professionalism in line with its new direction. For Nigerian football, that is no small thing.

Fast forward to Matchday 4, and cracks are appearing. Some supporters are already questioning whether these changes are worth the turbulence. For them, sticking to the old ways would have been more comfortable. I disagree.

The word I would use is phenomenal. Shooting Stars have taken a bold step toward measurable growth. That must be encouraged and sustained. Frankly, I wish my own Enyimba were implementing similar reforms.

On-field results will eventually follow—either through a turnaround by the current team or a managerial shakeup. But structurally, Shooting Stars are on the right path. The individuals driving these changes deserve time, patience, and trust.

Fans may struggle to appreciate the process now, but if they keep the faith, I am certain the vision will align in time.

Back tomorrow.

‘EnyimbaEnyi