Sunshine Stars head coach, Edith Agoye has noted that the team has made 14 new recruitments ahead of the new league season starting on the 30th of September 2023.
The Akure Gunners Coach Stated this whileΒ Β Speaking In an interview with pressmen in Akure on Friday afternoon.
βWe retained some of our quality players from last season and we brought in about 14 new players to fortify the teamβ.He stated
According to the head coach, he said the team brought in players from other NPFL teams which include:
- Oduk Osimata from Akwa united
- Moses Onome Omoduemuke from Enyimba
- Osaboh Osahon from Bayelsa united
- Taiwo Abdul Rafiu from Bayelsa United etc.
βWe brought in quality players who have proven themselves in the league, we brought in players who are seasoned players, and I can assure you that the players will help push Sunshine to the top fourβ. Edith Agoye said
The former Shooting Star head coach further stated that it is quite unfortunate that Sunshine StarsΒ will have to undergo another rebuilding process this season, but he shared his optimism saying the work continues for a better team.
βItβs not always easy to build a team from scratch, we did that last year and we are doing it again this year but we believe we will succeed just like last seasonβ. He said
Meanwhile, Edith Agoye made it known that the teamβs target for the new league season is to
βOur target is to get the team qualified for the continent. Our Target is to finish in the top three this season, anything below that is not acceptable.β He said
Sunshine Stars will take on newly promoted Kano Pillars in the opening game of the league season at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure on Saturday 30th of September 2023.
SOURCE: BRACERADIO