NPFL: Sunshine Stars Boss Demands More Discipline, Commitment from Players

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Chairman of the Ondo State Football Agency has said players and management of Sunshine Stars must show discipline and commitment towards a better outing next season.

Mafo, Ondo state’s former commissioner for information, youth development and sports told the team during a gathering to mark the 20th birthday of Nigeria U23’s Seun Olulayo on Monday.

According to him, the only key to ensure success in the forthcoming season is self-control while also asking the stewards to play their roles well as their actions could make or mar the team’s success.

“One thing that is paramount to me is the welfare of the [Sunshine Stars] players, they are the reason why we all go to the office every day,” he said.

“So, it is important for us to give them what they deserve in other to get the best from them.

“One of the ways of doing this was the recent payment of some salary arrears of the players and about six (6) match bonuses. It was a demonstration of our commitment to always give priority to the welfare of the players and we hope to continue to do more.

“For the stwewards, It is important to know that your job is very crucial to the success of Sunshine Stars.

“You must always be of good behaviour at all times. Stewards are expected to always maintain peace among the fans at match venues, not watching matches. So, we hope you will cooperate with us to achieve the desired results.”

He charged the players to remain focused ahead of the new season insisting they must do all it takes to win a double

“It is important for all of us (stakeholders) to realize the need to keep our focus this soccer season so that we can celebrate at the end.

“We need to work in harmony and unity to achieve the set targets, with God on our side, we shall rule,” he concluded.

Sunshine Stars host Akwa United in their first game of the Nigeria Professional Football League campaign on February 21.

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