By John Kayode
Sunshine Stars Football club of Akure has continued to perform beyond expectations in the on going Nigeria Premier football league.
For avoidance of doubt, it must be noted that Sunshine Stars have lost just two (2) matches in the current campaign, having played a total of 12 matches with an outstanding match against Rivers United.
it is clear that the Akure based team is on the right track towards achieving the set targets at the beginning of the season as the team currently occupies the 5th position on the log with 18 points.
The Akure based team which is tutored by Edith Agoye has recorded impressive results so far in the current football season occasioned by effective management anchored by the Ondo State Commissioner for youth and Sports Development, Mr Bamidele Ologunloluwa.
Mr Ologunloluwa had a clear vision of what he wanted sunshine Stars to achieve this football season leading to the appointment of Edith Agoye as the Head Coach and so far, the Akoko born tactician has not disappointed.
It is therefore unacceptable and high level of irresponsiblity and shenanigans
for anyone who claim to be fan(s) of the darling team of Ondo State to see negativity in the efforts of the team and its handlers.
The recent results of the team which include drawn games against Wikki Tourists of Bauchi in Bauchi, Doma Fc of Gombe and Rangers Intl. of Enugu in Akure should not been seen or viewed as failures considering lots some circumstances surrounding those results.
If not for the unprofessional conduct of the centre referee who disallowed the winning goal against Rangers in Akure on match day 13, the story would have been different as regards the position of the Akure based team on the league table.
Sunshine Stars have been able to get this far because of the motivation by the state government under the leadership of the sports commissioner who is committed to better and improved welfare of the players and coaches.
As a matter of fact, the soccer loving people of the state and government are appreciative of the efforts of the sports commissioner and the entire team so far in the current campaign as no one had thought that the team will be aiming for the super six finish at the end of the season.
It is important for all stakeholders including fans to stay away from actions capable of distracting the team while apportioning blames where none exists.
This is the best time to support the team to finish strong towards realising the set objectives at the beginning of the season.
For a team that has lost just two (2) matches in 12 matches played so far, it can only get better with the support of all and sundry as government is making frantic efforts to bring more stability to the club.
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