By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The management of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure has expressed delight after the Ondo State Sports Complex was approved by interim Management Committee (IMC) for the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League season, reports Prompt News.
The ground received IMC’s approval following renovation works carried out on different sections of the facility in time for the start of the season.
Ondo State Commissioner for Sports, Dele Ologunloluwa register his gratitude to the state government and other stakeholders holders whose concerted efforts made the approval possible.
Ologunloluwa stated: “now the fears of some of our people have been allayed with this approval, thanks to the responsiveness of the Aketi Government.
“Despite our lean purse we were able to carry out crucial works at the stadium as demanded by the league body. It’s a demonstration that our government remain committed to sports development.
“Remember Governor Akerdolu has approved the remodelling of the stadium with the bidding process almost done with before now.
“Now, pending the remodelling of the facility, we are glad Sunshine Stars home matches will be played in Akure to the delight of our fans and stakeholders who all worked assiduously to ensure the stadium scaled through the requirements of the IMC.”
Sunshine Stars will face Doma United in their opening game.of the new season.
