Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan Chairman, Babatunde Olaniyan has disclosed the intent of the club going into the 2023 NPFL season after the draws were made last Wednesday.
The sports administrator whose side had emerged champion at the NPFL preseason Super 4 tournament has disclosed how the club's seek to achieve their goal of winning the trophy.
Olaniyan revealed the club will pay the players' immediately after each away win just like they did with the Super 4 to serve as a moral booster.
“It (the draws) is just like any other draw and It’s normal. We will approach it with all seriousness,” the former lawmaker told Tribune Sports.
“What the management is trying to do is that the moment we are going for away games, we will make sure we arrange their match bonuses and allowances and as they are winning their games, they get their bonuses. This will be a moral booster for the players.
“This we have been doing before now. We did it during the Super 4 in Lagos and that is the way we will continue to do it. When they win their matches home or away, they get their bonuses instantly.
“I’m sure they will always want to collect their bonuses and keep their salaries. Continental ticket is our target this season and we are going to work on it.”
Oluyole Warriors were drawn A in quiet a competitive group with the likes of Nasarawa United, Plateau United, El-Kanemi Warriors, Gombe United, Enyimba International FC, Remo Stars, Akwa United, Kwara United, and Bendel Insurance.
They have their first date with Plateau United on the 8th of January when the Nigeria Professional Football League kicks off.
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