Category: Sunshine Stars
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Sunshine Stars granted approval to relocate to Dipo Dina Stadium
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) board has approved Sunshine Stars’ request to relocate their home matches to Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, gathered Nigeriasoccernet.com. Official Statement from NPFL COO, Davidson Owumi: Sunshine Stars had initially sought approval to move from Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne to Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode via a letter dated…
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NPFL: Plateau United earn comeback win over Pillars, Insurance edge Sunshine Stars
Plateau United got an important win towards their fight away from the drop zone with a hard fought win over Kano Pillars while Bendel Insurance claimed a slim win over Sunshine Stars on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Peace Boys came from a goal down to win 2-1 at the New Jos Stadium in the match…
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Bendel Insurance Coach hails team’s resilience after hard-fought win over Sunshine Stars
Bendel Insurance head coach, Greg Ikhenoba, has praised his team’s determination following their 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in Matchday 30 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin. Kayode Oke Solomon scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute, securing all three points for the Benin Arsenals against the…
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“We are optimistic about exiting the red zone”- Sunshine Stars Coach
Sunshine Stars head coach Bobola Akinfolarin has declared that they are positive of getting out of the relegation zone in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Owena Waves earned an emphatic 4-2 win over the Harmony Boys as the Akure Gunners temporarily moved out of the strugglers’ zone. Akinfolarin commended his players for…
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Sunshine Stars beat Kwara United to sneak out of relegation zone
Sunshine Stars enjoyed a fine win over Kwara United as they continue to fight their way out of the relegation waters in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The first NPFL match day 27 fixtures match saw the Akure Gunners triumph 4-2 over the Harmony Boys at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.…
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Rangers rekindle title retention hopes with win over Sunshine Stars
Reigning champions Rangers International were in cruise control to beat struggling side, Sunshine Stars in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flying Antelopes put three pass the Owena Waves at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium aka the Cathedral to move within the top after their match day 26 encounter. Bashir Usman opened…
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Remo Stars open 9-point lead with win over Sunshine Stars
Remo Stars continued on their winning run after getting another win against Sunshine Stars on Saturday in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sky Blue Stars defeated the Owena Waves 1-2 at their adopted Remo Stars Stadium to go 9 points better than place Shooting Stars. After starting the second half of the…
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Consecutive loses for Rangers, Bayelsa United dim Sunshine Stars as Lobi Stars hold Akwa United in Uyo
Reigning Champions, Rangers International have recorded consecutive losses after another loss against El Kanemi Warriors while there were wins for Bayelsa United and Kwara United in some of the matches played in the NPFL on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. El Kanemi Warriors inflicted another loss to Rangers of Enugu with a 2-1 victory at the Maiduguri…
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Sunshine Stars triumph against Ikorodu City after 7-goal thriller
Sunshine Stars had the last laugh after a ding-ding affair saw the tie against Ikorodu City ended 4-3 at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Owena Waves had to survive a huge scare after leading with a 3-goal margin before edging the tie by 4-3. Ahmadu Liman’s cross-cum-shot left City goalkeeper James Faith…
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Sunshine Stars secure midfield reinforcement with Buhari Afeez loan signing
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Sunshine Stars have announced the signing of Buhari Afeez on a loan deal, strengthening their midfield options as they aim to enhance their performance this season, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Afeez, a skilled midfielder, joins the Owena Whales as a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Osun United. The…
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Sunshine Stars’ coach reflects on missed opportunities in goalless draw with Enyimba
Sunshine Stars head coach Bobola Akinfolarin expressed disappointment over his team’s inability to capitalize on key scoring opportunities in their rescheduled NPFL Matchday 13 clash against Enyimba at the Aba Township Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Despite dominating large portions of the game, the Owena Whales failed to break the deadlock, settling for a goalless draw…
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Abubakar Bala becomes New Head Coach of Sunshine Stars
Sunshine Stars have confirmed the appointment of Abubakar Bala as the new head coach, following the resignation of former Coach Kennedy Boboye, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Boboye resigned after he stated he was not given the freedom to make independent decisions on the team Bala guided Niger Tornadoes to two FA Cup finals in 2016 and…
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NPFL: Nasarawa pip Lobi as 3SC dim Sunshine Stars in Ikenne
Nasarawa United gave their position on the league standings a boost after edging Lobi Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 16 fixture while Shooting Stars got a rare win away against Sunshine Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Solid Miners were in front in this North Central Derby through Qamar Adegoke’s goal on 12…
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NPFL: Edgy win for Rangers as Ali, Musa help Pillars to a comeback
It was a week where home teams held their own to avoid defeat and ground out wins in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 12, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reigning champions, Rangers International had to hold their own to the win after their 3-0 lead was cut short to two against Bendel Insurance. Goals from Godwin…
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Bobola Akinfolarin takes temporary charge of Sunshine Stars
Bobola Akinfolarin has taken temporary charge as Coach of Sunshine Stars after the exit of Coach Kennedy Boboye, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akinfolarin who was first assistant takes over pending the appointment of a permanent head coach, according to Sunshine Stars management. The development comes after Boboye resigned his position in an alleged interference in his work…
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Kennedy Boboye calls it quit with Sunshine Stars
Kennedy Boboye has resigned as the head coach of Sunshine Stars after Sunday’s NPFL match against Heartland, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “I’ve resigned. (My resignation) it’s best known to me., he said after the game. According to journalist Shina Oludare, the two-time NPFL champion had the decision already in the pipeline five days before facing the Naze…
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NPFL: Heartland FC continue fine run as Remo Stars hold Enyimba in Aba
Heartland FC continued their fine form with another win this weekend after beating Sunshine Stars on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Naze Millionaires piped the Akure Gunners 1-0 to record their third consecutive win of the season at the Dan Ayam Stadium, Owerri. Christian Nkwo’s goal on 8 minutes was all Coach Emmanuel Amuneke and his…
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NPFL: Plateau United trounce Sunshine Stars as Heartland FC get rare win against Remo Stars
Plateau United was the biggest winner of the 8 matches played in the match day 9 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League this weekend threashing Sunshine Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Peace Boys scored 3 unreplied goals against the Akure Gunners at the New Jos Stadium to return to winning ways after their 3-1 loss…
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NPFL: Boboye laments poor finishing for team’s failure to secure a point in Kano
Sunshine Stars coach, Kenedy Boboye believed his team should have gotten something from the Kano Pillars’ game had they converted their chances, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Sunshine Stars were defeated 2-0 over the weekend with Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa scoring the two goals. In his post-match interview, Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser, Boboye said his side paid…
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NPFL: Ahmed Musa seals 3 points on return to Kano Pillars
Nigeria Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa was the hero for Kano State-based side, Kano Pillars upon his return to club for another stint, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Musa scored two goals in each half as Kano Pillars returned to winning ways with a 2-0 win over Sunshine Stars at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium, Katsina on Sunday. A…