BOLU-OLU ESHO, Akure
As clubs and fans prepare for the take-off of the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure have added 21 new players to their squad.
Among the new entrants are Seth Mayi, goalkeeper Emmanuel Ofori, Achi Nnaemeka who reunited with the team after spending two seasons with Remo Stars, Lucky Vandy (Gombe United), goalkeeper Obiosor David (Bendel Insurance), Seidu Salisu (Plateau United) and Stephen Chukwude who also returned from Heartland FC.
Others are Peace Dewan (Gombe United), Yusuf Olowoshile (Bendel Insurance), Adamu Umar (Doma United) Dozie Nnwana
(Gombe United)), Arunta Elmer (Enugu Rangers), Benjamin Iluyomade (Abia Comet), Segun Owoade (Inter Lagos) and Ismail Ayodele (Osun United).
The rest are Olaoluwa Okiki(Soccer talent Academy), Adeolu Gabriel (Solution FC), Manuwa Kayode and (Agbo Boys Academy).
Shettima Mongulo, Oluwole Kehinde, Ismail Amid and Precious Olowojesiku joined from the Sunshine Stars youth team.
According to a statement by Femi Atolagbe, the Media Manager of the club, President of Sunshine Stars, Bamidele Ologunloluwa, at the unveiling of the new players, appreciated the players for making the Akure-based side their first choice in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
He assured the players of a better welfare package and charged them to give their best to be part of positive history.
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Ologunloluwa said: “Our target as far as the 2024/25 NPFL programme is concerned is to compete for the top spot and play in CAF organized competition.
“I wish you all the best as we begin the journey of nine months together.”
Chairman of Sunshine Stars and Sunshine Queens supporters club, Tunde Adeboboye implored the players to show more commitment and play with their hearts.
He said: “Sunshine Stars are a big team in Nigeria Premier Football League, I advise that you give your best to showcase your talents.”
Speaking on behalf of the players Sunshine Stars Captain, David Ariyo, thanked the management of the team for their support saying their coaches have prepared well for the task ahead.
He said: “We understand that we are playing in our adopted home, Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, we know what it means but we are condemned to win and we will win.
“Our fans are expecting much from us and we promised them that we will do our best for the team.”
Sunshine Stars will begin the 2024/25 NPFL season against Bayelsa United in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
