Uche Ezeala has returned to Shooting Stars after spending last season on loan away from the club.

Uche played the 2022-23 Nigeria Professional Football League campaign with Niger Tornadoes.

The youngster helped the Ikon Allah Boys finish in the mid-table as they failed to qualify for the Super Six playoffs.

Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has decided to take a critical look at the defender ahead of the upcoming NPFL season.

He has featured in the last two pre-season friendly games for the Oluyole Warriors.

Uche will be hoping to impress to make Shooting Stars’ final squad for the new season.