Sequel to the resignation of Edith Agoye as the coach of the Shooting Stars Sports Club Ibadan, 3SC management has unveiled Gbenga Ogunbote as their new head coach.
The unveiling ceremony took place at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Monday.
Ogunbote takes charge from Edith Agoye, who resigned at the end of last NPFL season.
The experienced tactician left another NPFL side, Remo Stars early this month after the expiration of his one-year contract.
It was gathered that this is the third time Ogunbote will be managing the Oluyole Warriors. He has also handled top clubs like Sunshine Stars, Enyimba, and Enugu Rangers in the NPFL.
Meanwhile, Ogunbote has promised to deliver while calling on stakeholders and citizens for support, in order to make the team to reckon with in the next NPFL new season.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the club, Mr Babatunde Olaniyan charged the new coach to bring the glory of the club back and make the team very competitive next season.
He noted that the dream of the State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has always been to see the old glory of Shooting Stars restored and the club ranks among the best in the Nigeria Professional League and in the continent of Africa.
Olaniyan therefore pointed out that 3SC management is conscious of the expectations of the governor and the fans of the club and, this is why they decided to engage the services of Coach Gbenga Ogunbote.
“This is a very Senior Coach with vast experience of the Nigeria you are all aware. Coach Gbenga Ogunbote is one of the finest coaches that Nigeria has produced. He has impacted and still impacting Nigeria football, footballers and administration.
“He has guided many clubs to victories, triumphs and successes in his coaching career. His most recent was with Remo Stars FC which he led to pick a continental ticket just within a season.
“We as Management believe that, with the support of all stakeholders here present, Coach Gbenga Ogunbote would be able to replicate his winning streaks and sterling performances by making Shooting Stars very competitive next season and, ultimately, picking a continental ticket for the club at the end 2021/2022 football season,” he stated.