3SC Official Caught Urinating on Centre Pitch Before NPFL Match in Ibadan

3SC Official Caught Urinating on Centre Pitch Before NPFL Match in Ibadan

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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  • A Shooting Stars official was caught urinating on the pitch before the NPFL clash with Akwa United
  • The picture has now gone viral with fans asking why such mindsets existing in the Nigerian League
  • Interestingly, Shooting Stars were unable to win the match as the visitors got a 2-2 draw in Ibadan

A bizarre photo has been trending on social media of an official from Shooting Stars of Ibadan urinating on the pitch before their NPFL clash against the visiting Akwa United.

The unusual incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, February 19, a few minutes before the kickoff of the Nigerian top flight game in the ancient city.

The official of the home team stormed to the centre where the ball will be placed and started urinating on the spot, apparently thinking it would help 3SC spoil the 'voodoo' of the opponents.

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An NPFL clash between Shooting Stars and Akwa United in Ibadan was marked by a urination incident. Photo: Akwa United.
Source: Twitter

Considering how he was comfortable doing his business, it appears that match officials for the game did not notice the incident or were still in the dressing room.

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However, a photo reporter named Jimoh Otisoro took the shot and the picture has now generated lots of discussion on the internet.

Fans were wondering why an official of a Nigerian team will have the mindset of their opponents coming to play against them with 'juju'.

Official urinates on the pitch

What was the match's result?

Despite the effort of the Shooting Stars official, his team were unable to win the game as they were forced to a 2-2 draw in front of their faithful.

Akwa United would have even left Ibadan with the three points if not for Ibrahim Ajani who saved 3SC with an equaliser.

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Sports Brief also reported on former Kwara United defensive midfielder, Afeez Nosiru moving to Gree side, Panetolikos FC on a one-year deal with the European club.

His impressive performances for the Nigerian league side club over the last three seasons helped him secure the move, which recently unveiled him to their fans.

Nosiru attracted attention in the latter two seasons in the west African country's top flight, including a brilliant free kick goal for Kwara against Katsina United.

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