Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has highlighted the importance of securing away points as his team prepares for their Matchday 10 NPFL clash against Niger Tornadoes. The Oluyole Warriors, fresh from consecutive home victories against Katsina United and Akwa United, seek to improve their away record in the 2024/25 season.
“Getting points on the road had been an issue but I believe with these two wins, I’m sure the players’ confidence level would have been raised a little bit, going into the next match,” Ogunbote expressed, emphasizing the boost in team morale. The experienced tactician added firmly, “We need points on the road to consolidate.”
The Ibadan soccer lords’ journey to the Bako Kontagora Stadium this Sunday represents a crucial opportunity to transform their away fortunes. As Ogunbote is fondly called, Oracle believes his team’s recent home performances have built the momentum for an away breakthrough.
In a powerful statement about fair play, Ogunbote declared: “As far as I am concerned, we are not scared of any team, all we are pleading and appealing for is a level playing ground. I mean a fair officiating anywhere we go, even if we lose with good officiating, we will accept the fact that we have lost to a better side.” This passionate plea for fair officiating underscores the challenges teams face on their travels in the NPFL
