Niger Tornadoes forward, Clinton Jephta has won the Nigeria Premier Football League Player of the Month award for April. Mustapha scored four goals in the month including a brace against Gombe United at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna. The striker increased his tally to seven in the NPFL. Jeptha beat Sikiru Alimi, Deputy Echeta, Junior […]
Shooting Stars must manage NPFL break well – Ogunbote
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has said his side will try as much as possible to make judicious use of the break in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, in order to maintain their current form. The NPFL has suspended the top-flight for one month to allow Rivers United complete their outstanding games as […]
NPFL: Ogunbote unruffled despite change of venue for Shooting Stars vs Heartland
Shooting Stars technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has urged his players not to be distracted by the change of venue for their matchday 31 clash with Heartland. The Oluyole Warriors were initially billed to face Heartland in Aba but the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has now granted the Naze Millionaires approval to return to their […]
Lobi Stars vs Shooting Stars: Ogunbote plays down Makurdi club’s threat
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has played down the threat of Lobi Stars ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 30 fixture. The Oluyole Warriors will face Lobi Stars in their next NPFL game at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday. Lobi Stars are unbeaten in their last three NPFL games. The Pride […]
Shooting Stars want to play in Africa next season – Ogunbote
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has set his sights on securing a continental ticket at the end of the season. The Oluyole Warriors extended their unbeaten run to six games following a 2-0 win over Remo Stars in Ibadan. Christian Pyagbara scored both goals for the home team. Ogunbote revealed that he never doubted […]
Ogunbote fears fatigue could derail Shooting Stars’ impressive run
Shooting Stars technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has admitted that fatigue is the major factor that can affect his team’s impressive start to the second stanza of the season. The Oluyole Warriors are yet to taste defeat in their last four matches. Ogunbote said his players are beginning to get used to the recent tactical switch. […]
NPFL: Shooting Stars pass vote of confidence on coach Ogunbote
The management of Shooting Stars has thrown its weight behind the technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote. This follows recent calls for his sack over his poor end to the first round of the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The club hierarchy has, therefore, declared its support for the experienced tactician after an impressive start to […]
Ogunbote wants Shooting Stars to improve on finishing
Shooting Stars technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote believes the team need to improve on their goal scoring ability. The Oluyole Warriors held Plateau United to a goalless draw in a matchday 21 fixture in Jos on Sunday. Shooting Stars failed to capitalise on the chances created in the game. Ogunbote admitted that his players were wasteful […]
NPFL: Ogunbote confident Shooting Stars will bounce back from Enyimba defeat
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has expressed optimism that his team will get it right in the second half of the season. The Oluyole Warriors resumed their league campaign with a 1-0 defeat against Enyimba on Saturday. Chijioke Mbaoma scored the decisive goal for Enyimba in the first half. Despite the setback, Ogunbote is […]
Ogunbote rues Shooting Stars’ loss to Enyimba
Shooting Stars technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote believes his side deserved at least a point from the matchday 20 tie against Enyimba. The Oluyole Warriors lost 1-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium on Saturday in Aba. Chijoke Mbaoma netted the only goal in the game. Ogunbote blamed the loss on carelessness on the part of the […]