Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan on Monday unveiled their new manager Gbenga Ogunbote, Nigeriasoccernt.com gathered.
The Oracle as popularly known to lovers of the Nigeria Professional Football League is making his 3rd return to the traditional club having previously coached them on two occasions.
The unveiling ceremony took place at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Monday afternoon.
Ogunbote takes charge from Edith Agoye, who had his contract terminated at the end of last season.
The experienced tactician left another NPFL side, Remo Stars early this month after the expiration of his one-year contract.
Speaking at the unveiling programme, Shooting Stars Chairman, Hon Babatunde Olaniyan commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his untiring supports since the inception of his tenure and appreciated the governor and major stakeholders in the state for their massive support towards the end of last season.
Olaniyan described Ogunbote as one of the finest football coaches in Nigeria, whose records speak volume – judging by his previous clubs. He empathized on his recent feat at Remo Stars which earned the Sky Blue Stars continental ticket for the first time.
However in the unveiling, Coach Gbenga Ogunbote (The Oracle) has called for support from stakeholders (Management & fans) and promising to change the fortunes of club in the coming season.
The former Remo stars coach made this known during his unveiling programme as the new coach of Shooting Stars of Ibadan.
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