Club history
Shooting Stars Sports Club, commonly known as 3SC, are one of Nigeria’s most historic and romantic clubs. Based in Ibadan, Oyo State, 3SC emerged in the 1960s and dominated the early years of national and continental club football. They won multiple Nigerian league titles and, famously, lifted the African Cup Winners’ Cup in 1976, becoming the first Nigerian club to win a major CAF trophy. The club’s attacking flair and production of gifted playmakers made them fan favourites nationwide. Financial and administrative problems in later decades saw 3SC relegated and yo‑yo between divisions, but their huge fan base at the Lekan Salami Stadium never disappeared. Recent reforms and better organisation have helped Shooting Stars regain NPFL status and rebuild a competitive side. The club remains a symbol of South‑West football tradition and a key part of Nigeria’s football heritage.
Key facts
- Based in Ibadan, Oyo State
- Pioneering Nigerian club in continental football
- African Cup Winners’ Cup champions in 1976
- Multiple Nigerian league titles
- Huge, historic fan base nicknamed “Oluyole Warriors”
