Sunshine Stars FC of Akure on Saturday retuned to winning ways after defeating Katsina United in the match day 30 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
The match played at the Ondo State Sport Complex, Akure on Saturday had both teams played goalless in the first half of the encounter.
Sunshine Stars have last won 1-0 against Rivers United and failed to pick maximum points against Shooting Stars and Akwa United in Akure.
However, after 13 minutes of play in the second half (58th minute), Sunshine Stars Midfielder, Azeez Ajagbe broke the deadlock with a superb finish to give the home team the lead.
In the 80th minute, penalty was awarded to Sunshine Stars after Katsina goalkeeper, Nwabali Stanley’s leg caught Sunshine Striker, Donald Ugochuckwu in the area with the latter converting from the spot to make it 2-0.
Katsina United Coach, Bishir Sadauki said his team failed to utilised the chances it created and suffered for it.
Sadauki said his team would try to push on and achieve the set targets for the season.
Sunshine Stars Coach, Emmanuel Deutch, dedicated the victory to the sports writers and fans of the team for staying beside the team.
“The victory is for you the media and Ondo State, the victory is what the state is waiting for, I am happy, it’s not the end of the league. I pray to God we continue like this, God has given us the result and we showed character in the second half.
“No coach can be happy if he loses matches or didn’t win at home, I need winning bonuses too, I have to satisfy the fans and everybody, if we win all our matches till the end of the season, I will be happy,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sunshine Stars now have 42 points from 30 matches and now eighth on the NPFL log. (NAN)
