Oyo Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Adegoke Presents NPFL Awards to Shooting Stars’ Mustapha Lawal and Gbenga Ogunbote
In a ceremony held today at the stadium, Honourable Wasilat Adegoke, Oyo Commissioner for Youth and Sports, presented the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) awards to deserving members of the Shooting Stars team. Mustapha Lawal, the team’s number one keeper, received the NPFL Best Keeper of the Month award, while Head Coach Gbenga Ogunbote was honoured with the NPFL Best Manager of the Month award.
This recognition is symbolic to the hard work and dedication of both Lawal and Ogunbote, who have been instrumental in the team’s success. Honourable Adegoke’s presence at the ceremony underscores the Oyo State government’s commitment to supporting sports development in the region.
In her remarks, Honourable Adegoke congratulated Lawal and Ogunbote on their well-deserved awards, praising their contributions to the team’s progress. She emphasized the importance of recognizing and rewarding excellence in sports, noting that it serves as a motivation for athletes to strive for greater heights.
“We are proud of the achievements of Shooting Stars, and we are committed to supporting the team in their quest for success,” Honourable Adegoke said. “These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches, and we are honoured to recognize their achievements.” Chairman of Shooting Stars Football Club,Hon. Babatunde Olaniyan, expressed strong confidence in the team’s readiness for the second half of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)
Lawal, who has been in impressive form for Shooting Stars, expressed his gratitude to the Oyo State government and the NPFL for the award. He dedicated the award to his teammates and coaches, saying that it was a collective effort that earned him the recognition.
Ogunbote, who has been instrumental in shaping the team’s strategy and tactics, also thanked the Oyo State government and the NPFL for the award. He praised his players for their hard work and dedication, saying that they were the ones who made his job easier.
The awards ceremony serves as a morale booster for the team, encouraging them to continue striving for excellence in the NPFL. With this recognition, Shooting Stars are poised to continue their impressive run, and fans are eagerly anticipating their next match.
The event was attended by top officials of the Oyo State government and fans of Shooting Stars. It was a celebration of excellence in sports, and a testament to the power of hard work and dedication.
