Shooting Stars Earn $100,000 After CAF Confederation Cup Exit

Nigerian Premier League side Shooting Stars were knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup at the preliminary round stage, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Tunisian club CS Sfaxien. This marked Shooting Stars' first appearance in African club competition in 27 years.

They managed a 1-0 victory in the home leg at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta but could not maintain their lead in the return fixture in Tunisia. Despite their early exit, Shooting Stars will receive a solidarity payment of $100,000 from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which was introduced to help clubs with the costs of competing, including travel and accommodation.

This payment was doubled from the previous season's $50,000 to provide greater financial relief. The club views this support as meaningful as they aim to build on their continental experience.

With their CAF journey concluded, Shooting Stars will refocus on the Premier Football League.