Returned to the Nigeria Professional Football League this season after many years in the lower league, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan (3SC) are in danger of returning to the lower league but the coach of the side has assured the club's faithful the team won't relegate, Nigeriasoccernet can report.
Shooting Stars of Ibadan fought back from two goals down to share the spoils with arch rivals, Rangers, a result that is considered a huge shot in the arm for their struggle to avoid relegation.
To Coach Edith Agoye, the result was deserved even as he told Shooting Stars fans to banish their fears of the club getting relegated.
Agoye, a former international and alumni of 3SC, said he was indeed satisfied with the outcome of the game, promising that they will definitely improve on their finishing in the next game against Rivers United in Ibadan.
“It was a great game and a great come back. I am completely satisfied with the fighting spirit of the players. They did well today and we are going back to work on our finishing which has always been a challenge” he said.
Although it'll be a difficult task for 3SC when they host league champions Rivers United on Sunday but a win for them could help preserve their NPFL status for next season depending on the results of other rivals.