Nigeria, March 24 -- Under the bright lights of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Shooting Stars SC finally rediscovered their spark in a crucial 3-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes.

At the heart of the win was a performance for the ages by defender Samuel Okon, who not only marshalled his backline with authority but also found the back of the net from a spectacular free kick, capping off a night that belonged to him.

After a tough run of form that saw the Oluyole Warriors collect just three points from their last seven games, Okon's electric display offered a glimmer of hope for a side eager to reignite their push for continental football.

PREMIUM TIMES caught up with the man of the moment after his "man-of-the-match" performance, and he had qui...