Shooting Stars Report Ayodele Ismail to FIFA Over Alleged Unauthorised Absence

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have declared midfielder Ayodele Ismail absent without leave after the player allegedly failed to report for official club duties despite remaining under a valid contract with the Ibadan-based side.

In a statement, the club also raised concerns over the alleged involvement of an Egyptian-based agent, Abdelhamid Adel, who is affiliated with AMB Sports Management, in connection with the player’s unauthorised absence.

According to Shooting Stars, the situation represents a serious breach of the player’s contractual obligations.

The club stressed that Ayodele Ismail remains its contracted player and warned any club, intermediary or representative interested in his services to engage directly with the management through the appropriate channels.

‘Shooting Stars Sports Club remains a contracted player of Shooting Stars Sports Club, and any club, intermediary, or representative interested in his services must engage directly with the club through the appropriate channels,’ the club stated.

The club further disclosed that it had reported the alleged conduct of the Egyptian-based agent to the appropriate FIFA body.

Shooting Stars added that it would take all necessary steps to protect its contractual rights and defend its interests in accordance with applicable football regulations.