Centre-back Gbolagade Adelowo scores first NPFL goal as 3SC outclass Doma United

18-year-old centre back, Gbolagade Adelowo, made headlines at the Adamasingba Stadium on Sunday as he scored his first-ever Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) goal in Shooting Stars SC’s 3–1 win over Doma United in Week 5 of the 2023/2024 season.

Born on March 3, 2005, Adelowo showcased his aerial prowess and perfect timing in the 34th minute, rising highest during a set-piece to power home a header—an effort that sent the home fans into jubilation.

His goal doubled 3SC’s lead in a match where the team showed clear superiority in all departments. Though Doma United tried to respond with a second-half goal, the Oluyole Warriors quickly restored their two-goal cushion and sealed the victory in front of a lively Ibadan crowd.

For Adelowo, a centre-back known more for breaking up play than finishing it, the goal was a rare and rewarding moment in a promising young career.