NFF Praises Sunshine Stars FC

Nigeria’s flag-bearers in this year’s CAF Champions League competition, Sunshine Stars FC of Akure gave a credible account of itself in the competition and deserves plaudits from Nigerians, says the Nigeria Football Federation.

The second leg in Cairo was always going to be a tough turf for Sunshine Stars after the two teams battled to a 3-3 draw in the first leg in Ijebu-Ode a fortnight ago, and in the event, the Nigerians lost 0-1 on Sunday to bow out of the competition as Ahly reached the final.

 Chairman of the NFF Media and Publicity Committee, High Chief Emeka Inyama, commended Sunshine Stars FC for the efforts it invested in the competition and also commend the Ondo State Government for the support they gave the team.

 He said he team could had done better in the first leg against Ahly if not for the strike action embarked upon by the players before that match.