Sunshine Stars’ Head Coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, on Thursday in Akure resigned from his position at the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubside.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ogunbote’s resignation has come after 16 matches without a win in the 2020/2021 NPFL season.
Sunshine Stars’ Match Day 23 fixture against MFM FC of Lagos, played in Akure, had ended goalless to leave them placed 18th on the log with 21 points.
In his resignation letter, Ogunbote stated that he took the job in anticipation of improving the club’s performance from where he left it nine years ago as the team coach.
He however said the welfare package for the team’s players was poor.
“I took the job in the anticipation that we will continue where we stopped the last time I coached the team, with all hands pulling together to support the team having better results.
“However, on this occasion of my relationship with the team, the welfare of the team is way off the mark such that it affects the morale of the players and the collective motivation of the team.
“Players are my tools, with my imput to get results. Results are what makes a difference in being a successful coach, which unfortunately is not happening this time.
“I thank the management and officials for every support which I will never forget, reflecting on my time with Sunshine Stars FC.
“I hereby appreciate all and tender my resignation with this month salary forfeited in lieu of my notice, while I expect all my outstanding salaries, sign-on fees and bonuses to be paid in due course for proper disengagement.
“I wish the team all the best in the future prosecution of the league,” Ogunbote stated in his resignation letter.(NAN)
