Sunshine Stars U-19 Upset Niger Tornadoes in Cup Clash

Sunshine Stars U-19 achieved a remarkable 2-1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in the round of 64 of the President Federation Cup, held in Ilorin. This win allows the Sunshine Stars U-19 to progress to the next stage of the competition, defeating a team from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Head coach Adenik Ayeni commended the players for their determination and the significant achievement of defeating an NPFL side. However, he also noted that the victory was not without its mistakes and promised to address these issues upon returning to their base.

Ayeni stated, "Thank God for the defeat of the NPFL side; the victory will not be without mistakes, which we will address when we return." He emphasized the need for the team to learn from their performance as they prepare for their next opponent, with fixtures scheduled for Wednesday.