NPFL: Ogunbote praises Shooting Stars players after derby win

NPFL: Ogunbote praises Shooting Stars players after derby win

Hassan Abdulsalam 14:25 - 09.12.2024

Shooting Stars defeated Sunshine Stars in te South West derby.

Shooting Stars head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has expressed his relief after his side secured a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in the South West derby in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)

The win was a significant boost for the Oluyole Warriors, who had struggled to find consistent form in recent matches.

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Ogunbote confirmed the results are a relief to the team after they have toiled with several games before now.

He noted that failing to earn points from the derby would be detrimental, especially after their losses to Ikorodu City and Remo Stars in the Southwest derby in Lagos and Ikenne, respectively.

"This victory is a big relief, having toiled for so many games," Ogunbote told the club's media.

"This is the third derby we have played, it would have been suicidal if we couldn't take a point out of the three derbies."

The experienced coach praised his players for their hard work and determination.

"The players gave it their all, they fought to keep the goal and to ensure the victory was achieved, so it was a good one for us," he said.

With this victory, Shooting Stars will now turn their attention to their next fixture against Kano Pillars.

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