Sunshine Stars FC of Akure technical manager Kabiru Dogo has expressed excitement as his side trounced champions Enyimba 1-0 in a match-day four encounter in Akure on Wednesday.
Dogo’s men picked up their first win of the season against the People’s Elephants thanks to Anthony Omaka’s lone strike.
The Akure-based side went in front in thetenth-minute through Anthony Omaka’s beautiful effortfrom the edge of the area andall attempts to get an equalizer by the Aba Warriors proved abortiveas they were condemned to their first loss of the NPFL season.
The result however delights the former Nasarawa United manager Kabiru Dogo who commended his players for a solid performance.
“We are very happy for this result being our first win of the season and considering the calibre of the team we played (Enyimba). Kudos to my players for their efforts.”
“I must show my appreciation to the fans, they have done well to turn out and support us massively like they did today. Sunshine Stars is for all the good people of Ondo State, we need them to always come out and support us this way.”
The result moves Sunshine Stars to 10th on the log with five points from four matches. The Owena Whales next face off with Katsina United at the Mohammed Dikko on Sunday.
