Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure have added 21 players to their squad ahead of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
Leading the pack of the newly signed players are Seth Mayi, goalkeeper Emmanuel Ofori, Achi Nnaemeka who reunited with the team after spending two seasons with Remo Stars, Lucky Vandy (Gombe United), goalkeeper Obiosor David (Bendel Insurance), Seidu Salisu (Plateau United) and Stephen Chukwude who also returned from Heartland FC.
Other are Peace Dewan (Gombe United), Yusuf Olowoshile (Bendel Insurance), Adamu Umar (Doma United) Dozie Nnwana
(Gombe United)), Arunta Elmer (Enugu Rangers), Benjamin Iluyomade (Abia Comet), Segun Owoade (Inter Lagos) and Ismail Ayodele (Osun United).
The rest are Olaoluwa Okiki(Soccer talent Academy), Adeolu Gabriel (Solution FC), Manuwa Kayode and (Agbo Boys Academy).
Shettima Mongulo, Oluwole Kehinde, Ismail Amid and Precious Olowojesiku joined from the Sunshine Stars youth team.
Speaking at the event, President of Sunshine Stars, Bamidele Ologunloluwa appreciated the players for making the Akure-based side their first choice in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
Ologunloluwa assured the players of a better welfare package and charged them to give their best to be part of positive history.
“Our target as far as the 2024/25 NPFL programme is concerned is to compete for the top spot and play in CAF organized competition.
“I wish you all the best as we begin the journey of nine months together.”
Chairman of Sunshine Stars and Sunshine Queens supporters club, Tunde Adeboboye urged the players to show more commitment and play with their hearts.
“Sunshine Stars are a big team in Nigeria Premier Football League, I advise that you give your best to showcase your talents.”
Speaking on behalf of the players Sunshine Stars Captain, David Ariyo, thanked the management of the team for their support saying their coaches have prepared well for the task ahead.”
