Here’s what’s happening:
- Governor Aiyedatiwa dissolves the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) board.
- A caretaker committee is appointed to manage Sunshine Stars.
- The team is currently struggling in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Governor Dissolves ODSFA Board
In a bold move, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the board of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA). This decision, announced via a statement from the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, marks a significant turning point for football administration in the state.
Why the Shake-Up? Sunshine Stars’ Struggles
ODSFA is the agency that oversees both Sunshine Stars (the men’s team) and Sunshine Queens (the women’s team). Sunshine Stars are currently in 19th place in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with only 35 points. The dissolution of the board signals the Governor’s intention to address the team’s poor performance directly. This is similar to what happened with the Shooting Stars Football Club, which was facing similar issues. The ODSFA board’s dissolution is aimed at paving the way for a fresh start, with a new management structure tasked with revitalizing the team and steering it towards success.
New Caretaker Committee Announced
To manage Sunshine Stars, the Governor has approved a caretaker committee. Tokunbo Akinyelure will lead the team as Team Manager and Welfare Officer. The committee includes:
- Morris Kwaghzever (Special Duties)
- Abdul Wahab (Kits Manager)
- Elias Michael (Masseur)
- Adetula Olumide (Physiotherapist)
- Ayodeji Abe (Camp Commandant)
- Ademola Ayodeji (Assistant Kits Manager 1)
- Oria Sola (Assistant Kits Manager 2)
- Imisi Ayodele (Curator)
- Isaac Afolabi (Media Officer)
This committee will report directly to the Governor’s office. Governor Aiyedatiwa has charged them to turn around the fortunes of Sunshine Stars!
What’s Next for Sunshine Stars?
The big question now is: can this new caretaker committee turn things around? Fans will be watching closely to see if these changes can lift Sunshine Stars out of their current slump and bring them back to their former glory. The governor has made his intentions clear and now it is time for the caretaker committee to take action and bring the sunshine back into the team.
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