3SC realise over N6m from ticket sales in draw against Ikorodu City
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have disclosed that they made more than N6.6 million from ticket sales during their Matchday 3 clash with Ikorodu City, which ended 1-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. The “Oluyole Warriors” announced that they sold 8,425 tickets for the fixture at the 10,000-capacity […]
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have disclosed that they made more than N6.6 million from ticket sales during their Matchday 3 clash with Ikorodu City, which ended 1-1 at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.
The “Oluyole Warriors” announced that they sold 8,425 tickets for the fixture at the 10,000-capacity ground, making it one of their best-attended home games in recent years.
The breakdown showed 171 VVIP tickets at N5,000, 1,097 VIP tickets at N2,000, and 7,157 regular tickets at N500, generating a total revenue of N6,627,500.
This marks the first time a Nigerian club has publicly released detailed revenue figures from matchday ticket sales, a move attributed to recent reforms in the club’s management. In a statement, 3SC expressed gratitude to their supporters.
“A big thank you to our incredible supporters for showing up in numbers on Matchday 3. With 171 VVIP, 1,097 VIP, and 7,157 regular tickets sold, you made the Lekan Salami Stadium electric. Your passion keeps us going, and together we’ll achieve more.” The strong turnout comes as the Ibadan giants, now under new coach Nurudeen Aweroro, continue their push to end a trophy drought stretching back to 1998. Despite failing to secure all three points, the club said the fans’ loyalty and financial backing will play a crucial role in their campaign.
Meanwhile, NPFL clubs have been warned to desist from taking part in any youth competition not approved by the league board.
In a statement issued yesterday, the NPFL directed clubs to withdraw from the “so-called N-Youth League,” stressing that the competition has no affiliation with the topflight.
According to the board, the NPFL already runs an official youth league, and allowing elite clubs to feature in unapproved tournaments would undermine its credibility.
“There is the NPFL Youth League, which is active. It will amount to demarketing it for clubs in the top division to take part in such alongside lower division and amateur teams,” the statement read.
The board further emphasized that it remains the only body authorized by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to organize youth leagues for NPFL clubs, warning teams to strictly adhere to this directive.