Super Eagles invitee, Promise Awosanmi has fired Sunshine Stars back to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium Ijebu-Ode.
The first half of the encounter ended goalless before the prodigy scored the match winner from a long-range free-kick in the 48th minute.
The game of Stars saw the two teams rue goal scoring opportunities in both halves.
Minutes after resumption, Awosanmi wasted no time in putting the Owena Whales ahead.
In the 75th minute, Sunshine Stars Goalkeeper Abdulateef Ishola denied Lobi Stars a clear goal scoring chance, thanks to his superlative save.
Both teams were unable to outdo each other in the remainder of the encounter as the home team kept the maximum points.
Sunshine Stars coach Bobola Akinfolarin commended his players for their spirited efforts in ensuring that the three points were kept in the kitty.
Akinfolarin added that the victory was the collective effort of the crew, management, players and the supporters of the team.
He said: “This game with Lobi Stars has come and gone, all we need now is to focus on our next match against Enyimba International FC in Aba.”
Lobi Stars Technical Adviser and former Super Eagles captain, Daniel Amokachi disclosed that his side had a decent game saying it was unfortunate that they could not find the back of the net.
“We just have to go back to the drawing board and make necessary corrections.”
Amokachi commended the match officials for a job well done and gave thumbs up to NPFL organizers for improving the league.
Sunshine Stars are currently 11th on the log from 12 matches and are expected to visit Aba against Enyimba International FC on Saturday.
Femi Atolagbe
Sunshine Stars
Media Manager