Sunshine Stars head coach, Bobola Akinfolarin, has commended his players for the 1-0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors.
Promise Awosanmi got the only goal in the game at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday.
Akinfolarin admitted that the victory was a hard earned one for the team.
DAILY POST reports that newly appointed technical adviser Bala Abubakar was in the dugout for the game.
“It is always tough playing your first match with a new team, but I’m grateful for the maximum points,” Akinfolarin stated in a post-match interview.
“Despite missing several chances, the players showed resilience and kept their focus.”
Sunshine Stars will take on Ikorodu City next in the league.
NPFL: Akinfolarin thumbs up Sunshine Stars players for win over El-Kanemi Warriors