OFFICIAL: GBENGA OGUNBOTE UNVEIL AS NEW 3SC HEAD COACH AT LSS

From Ogundele Olanrewaju

Hundreds of fans arrived at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan to welcome Gbenga Ogunbote as Shooting Stars’ new coach on Monday, hoping he can turn the club’s fortunes around after a troubled campaign at the Nigeria Professional Football League 2021/22 season.

Ogunbote, who returned to the Oluyole Warriors for the third time was officially introduced at a reception as fans and supporters chanted his name and he replied by waving hands.

The former Enugu Rangers International and Giwa FC soccer tactician, who sign on a dotted line with the Oluyole Warriors was presented to the stakeholders in presence of Oyo state commissioner for youths and sports, Hon Seun Fakorede, Chairman Oyo state Sports Council, Hon Gbenga Adewusi ‘Arole’, Chairman Shooting Stars, Hon Babatunde Olaniyan, former Shooting Stars Baba Lankondoro, Gboyega Makinde, Barrister Jubril Mohammed, Oyo state executive member, Kazzem Ibadan and Tobi Oyewunmi.

Speaking at the unveiling programme, Shooting Stars Chairman, Hon Babatunde Olaniyan commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his untiring supports since the inception of his tenure and appreciated the governor and major stakeholders in the state for their massive support towards the end of last season.

Olaniyan described Ogunbote as one of the finest football coaches in Nigeria, whose records speak volume – judging by his previous clubs. He empathized on his recent feat at Remo Stars which earned the Sky Blue Stars continental ticket for the first time.

Speaking to newsmen, Coach Gbenga Ogunbote called for support from stakeholders and promised to change the fortunes of club in the coming season.