Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure has secured a sponsorship agreement with Sunbeth Global Concept to boost the club’s operations and improve players’ motivation.
The President of Sunshine Stars, Divine Ogbonnaya, disclosed this on Friday in Akure during the signing of the agreement facilitated by Solution Check Company.
Ogbonnaya described the partnership as a major boost to the club, attributing the development to the positive impact of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA) board.
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He said the agreement was a dream come true, adding that it would motivate players and officials to remain committed to the club’s objectives.
The Sunshine Stars president appealed to Sunbeth for an extension of the partnership to other teams under the agency, including Sunshine Queens, Sunshine U-19, U-17 and U-15.
Ogbonnaya also called for increased support for the club ahead of its second Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign match against Remo Stars.
According to him, the progress recorded by the club is a reflection of the foundation laid by the ODSFA board since assuming office less than a year ago.
“Two players developed under the agency’s supervision have represented Nigeria at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The foundation we laid less than a year ago is beginning to yield results.
“Within a short period in office, we have been able to produce two players who have represented Nigeria at the U-20 World Cup.
“The agency is also improving facilities at the Games Village in Oda in line with the development agenda of Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa,” he said.
Ogbonnaya assured players and officials of the management’s commitment to their welfare, particularly through regular payment of salaries and winning bonuses.
Also, Sunbeth’s Head of Warehouse Operations and Compliance, Mr Adebayo Kupoluyi, said the company’s decision to partner with Sunshine Stars was driven by its commitment to investing in local businesses and communities.
“Ffootball remains an effective platform for bringing people together and creating value within communities.
“Our core objective is to create value for our people. We chose football because we believe it connects every member of the community.
“Football is not only a source of entertainment but also an investment capable of benefiting both the sponsor and the community,” he said.
Earlier, the facilitator of the agreement and representative of Solution Check, Adedeji Adegbenro, described the sponsorship as a significant milestone for both organisations.
Adegbenro expressed optimism that the partnership would deliver mutual benefits, while urging journalists to maintain professionalism and objectivity in their coverage of the club.
He urged the leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to give attention to the positive developments in Sunshine Stars, as the club begins its 2026/27 NNL campaign.
Adegbenro, however, acknowledged that the club’s current league position was below its traditional status, and expressed confidence that collective support would facilitate its return to the elite division.
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