By Wale Mustapha

Honourable Babatunde Akoro, Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club, rallies supporters to rally behind the team as they gear up to face Akwa United in Matchday 24 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in Ibadan.

The Oluyole Warriors will lock horns with the Promise Keepers at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Sunday, seeking to maintain their unbeaten streak under the guidance of Coach Gbenga Ogunbote.

Akoro stresses the importance of unity and encouragement from fans, urging them to take ownership of the team through their unwavering support.

“We seize this medium to express our appreciation to our supporters and fans, who have stood behind us all this while,” Akoro stated in a statement released by the club’s media.“We salute their patience, perseverance and their courage and we also hail them for the belief they have in the team.

“Come Sunday, we shall be playing host to Akwa United in a Matchday 24 encounter, we are looking forward to winning the important maximum points, but we believe strongly in the presence of our backers, hence our call on them to please, turn up in large numbers to, as usual, be our twelfth player.
Ahead of the crucial encounter against Akwa United, Akoro calls upon fans to turn out in large numbers and become the team’s “twelfth player” by providing their vocal support.

However, Akoro also emphasizes the need for fans to conduct themselves responsibly and refrain from engaging in violence or unruly behavior at the stadium, warning against the use of foul language, throwing missiles, or any form of aggression towards officials or players, as such actions are contrary to the rules of the NPFL.

“At this point, we will also wish to warn trouble makers and miscreants, disguising as fans of the club, to desist from acts, capable of putting the team in trouble,” he continued.
“The act of using foul languages, throwing missiles and attempts to attack any official or player, before during and after matches, are prohibited because they are against the rules of the NFPL.”

As Shooting Stars aim for victory on the pitch, Akoro underscores the importance of a harmonious relationship between the club and its supporters, urging everyone to play their part in fostering a positive and conducive atmosphere for football.