Olufemi Opeoluwa struck in the 17th minute against Nasarawa United to salvage maximum points for Sunshine Stars in a match day eight tie of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode.
The balanced encounter began with the hosts dominating and Olufemi Opeoluwa putting his side ahead having benefited from Seth Mayi’s deflected pass .
Thereafter, Nasarawa United tutored by former Sunshine Stars coach Kabir Dogo took control with Shina Kumater and Sambo Gambo particularly marvelous with their good runs in the midfield.
However, the Owena Whales defence led by Chidozie Iwundu matched the visitors’ antics.
Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser, Kennedy Boboye in his post match reaction conceded that the game was tough.
“We played against a good side coached by an experienced coach”, he said
According to Boboye, “It was a very tough game for us today as we did not play the way we normally run over teams.
Had we conceded a goal it would have been a different result.”
For Dogo, he lamented his boys’ loss despite their remarkable showing congratulating Sunshine Stars for squeezing out a win.
Sunshine Stars are currently fourth position on the log with 13 points and next visit Jos to play Plateau United.
Femi Atolagbe
Sunshine Stars
Media Manager