22nd March, 2011
Chairman of the Osun State Football Association, Taiwo Ogunjobi, has charged Sunshine Stars to improve on their performance in the Confederation Cup.
Ogunjobi, a former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation was at the Gateway Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, where Sunshine Stars earned a 2-0 victory over Cameroonian side, Tiko United, to mark a historic debut on the continent.
Two second half goals from Kayode Abiodun and Nigeria Premier League top scorer, Ibrahim Ajani ensured maximum celebration for players and supporters of the Akure club.
“Sunshine have justified their second position on the NPL log with their performance against Tiko United. However, they must work harder to complete the job during the second leg in Cameroun.
“The players were more coordinated in the second half, which explains why they were able to break the resistance of the opposition. Dayo Ojo is one of the players who impressed me,†Ogunjobi told SuperSport.com.
The football administrator expressed concern about the output of Sunshine strikers on match day. “I think there should be more work on the attack,†he said. The absence of Ukeyima Akombo and Ibrahim Babale resulted in a series of missed chances during the match.
Highly rated former ASEC Mimosas forward, Ifeanyi Inyam, was the worst culprit and Sunshine boss, Gbenga Ogunbote, gave him a desired break minutes after the interval.
