Sunshine Stars head coach Olarewaju Ale has signaled a bold restart for his side as they prepare to commence the second half of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The Akure-based “Owena Waves” travel to the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne this Saturday for a high-stakes encounter against the formidable Beyond Limits FA.
Coach Ale maintains that his squad has utilized the mid-season hiatus to sharpen their tactical execution, expressing unwavering confidence that they will secure all three points in this crucial opening fixture of the second stanza.
The tactical instructor emphasized that the players carry a collective hunger to surpass their first-round performance and climb the Conference A standings. Sunshine Stars currently occupy fifth position in the table with 7 points, trailing their weekend opponents, Beyond Limits FA, who sit in third place with 11 points. Despite the four-point gap, Ale believes the rigorous training sessions conducted over the break have prepared his team to neutralize the threats posed by the Ikenne-based academy side.
“The fans should expect nothing more than victory because we have prepared very well,” Ale told Sunshine Stars media. “The players have shown enough zeal and we are ready to fight for the maximum points starting with our game against Beyond Limits FA.”
Sunshine Stars enter the second round knowing that a victory would significantly narrow the margin between them and the promotion-playoff positions. The coach’s proactive approach reflects the club’s ambition to return to the top flight of Nigerian football following their recent competitive struggles. As the NNL returns to full swing, the focus shifts to the Remo Stars Stadium, where Ale’s men intend to convert their recent preparation into a tangible advantage on the pitch.
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