Shooting Stars approves Pillar of Sports foundation to honour club legends on match days

Shooting Stars approves Pillar of Sports foundation to honour club legends on match days

In a landmark move to preserve the rich heritage of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), the club's management has approved a proposal by the Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation to institute a special recognition programme celebrating the club's legendary former players during selected Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) home matches.

The initiative, championed by the Founder and Chairman of the Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, Mr. Temitope Ademola Obideyi, is designed to honour retired 3SC stars who proudly represented the Oluyole Warriors between 1980 and 1990, making invaluable contributions to the club's success while bringing joy and unforgettable memories to generations of supporters.

Obideyi described the programme as a heartfelt effort to celebrate the heroes who laid the foundation for the club's illustrious history. According to him, football legends deserve to be recognised and appreciated while they are still alive, adding that their sacrifices and achievements should continue to inspire today's players and future generations.

Under the initiative, two former 3SC legends will be specially invited to selected home fixtures, where they will be honoured during the halftime break. Each recipient will receive a customised Shooting Stars home jersey, a cash award of ₦50,000, and a specially packaged appreciation gift courtesy of the Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation.

The initiative received the approval of the club's Executive Chairman, Hon. Taiwo Lekan Salami, who applauded the programme as a thoughtful and timely gesture. He described it as an excellent way to honour the club's icons, revive cherished memories, and acknowledge the immense sacrifices of players who elevated the image of Shooting Stars, Oyo State, and Nigeria on both the national and continental stages.

The approval further reflects a shared commitment between the club and the Foundation to preserving football history, celebrating excellence, and ensuring that the contributions of the pioneers who built the legacy of Shooting Stars Sports Club are never forgotten. Through this initiative, the Foundation hopes to rekindle the culture of honouring sporting heroes while inspiring the next generation to emulate the dedication, discipline, and passion that defined the club's golden era.

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