The Executive Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan, popularly known as Akoro, has called on the players of the Oluyole Warriors to bring an end to their winless streak by securing a victory against Bayelsa United on Matchday 17.
Addressing the players after Friday’s training session in preparation for Sunday’s clash, Akoro emphasized the importance of returning joy to the faces of the club’s supporters.
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Acknowledging the expectations of the fans, he stated that only a convincing win over bottom-placed Bayelsa United would be satisfactory.
Shooting Stars have faced a challenging period, going six games without a victory, with four losses and two draws in their last six fixtures.
The coach Gbenga Ogunbote-led technical crew has been intensively drilling the players to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming encounter at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex.
The Ibadan soccer giants faced 0-0 and 1-1 draws in their last two home matches against Heartland FC and Katsina United, respectively.
The team is determined to avoid a repeat of those results and is focused on securing a much-needed win against Bayelsa United.
Shooting Stars currently occupy the 13th position on the league table with 19 points, while Bayelsa United sits at the bottom with 14 points from 16 matches.
As the Oluyole Warriors gear up for the crucial encounter, the encouragement from Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan serves as a rallying cry for the team to deliver a convincing performance and secure three points.