1 week Ago By Prima News
Playing under their newly rejigged management for the first time, Sunshine Stars will hope to restart their fight against relegation when they host nine-time champions Enyimba – who also have a chance of picking a continental ticket – in Ijebu Ode on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.The Akure-based side who have made the Dipo Dino Stadium in Ijebu Ode their adopted home for this season are winless in their last game, and the club’s hierarchy was rearranged during the week when the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, appointed a caretaker committee to oversee their affairs.If the sacking of the previous board was connected to the club’s poor performance, which is the apparent reason, the new handlers have a task to save the club from relegation.
Sunshine Stars’ campaign has been nothing but poor, winning just nine of their matches and conceding the most goals in the league (45). That run has left them in the 19th position on the log with just 35 points, four points away from safety.To be sure of keeping their top-flight status, they must win all their remaining six matches, beginning with the tough battle against Stanley Eguma’s Enyimba.
Doing the bare minimum will require them to hope for the misfortunes of other clubs above the drop zone. The possibility of beating Enyimba is made tough by their unimpressive home form, which has seen them win just two of their last five home games.Enyimba have been rocked by a managerial crisis and inconsistent performances this season, but the People’s Elephant can be motivated about picking up their broken pieces against a vulnerable team like Sunshine.
Currently, on 46 points after 32 games, Enyimba are four points away from the third spot, which is being contested by five other teams.A win for them in Ijebu Ode will see them stay one point behind the third spot in the league, while that will deal a huge blow to Sunshine Stars’ chances of escaping relegation. Source link.
