Remo Stars football club, Owned by popular businessman and politician, Kunle Soname, recently have a lot to celebrate. Their qualification to the NPFL, Dan Ogunmodede’s transition to Portugal, the rapid work on the Academy and now, the unveiling of one of the most sought after football managers in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Ogun state Gbenga Ogunbote.
Ogunbote, fondly called ‘The Oracle’ in the Nigeria professional league industry, signed a year deal with Remo Stars, will add flavor to the structure put in place by erstwhile coach, Daniel Ogunmodede who led the team back into the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.
The Oracle who has been into coaching for decades has formerly tutored fellow southwest clubs like Gateway United, Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC and Sunshine Stars of Akure twice
He was also in charge of former League Champions, Rangers International when the Flying Antelopes came from three goals down to beat Kano Pillars to the AITEO Cup crown in 2018.
Ogunbote, while responding to pressmen noted that having qualified for the NPFL, he hopes to take the club to higher levels. “I am very proud and happy to have joined Remo Stars, I hope to help the team to the level at which the club wants to ascertain.” He said.
“We have an ambition this season, before now the club has decided to maintain their stay in the NPFL which is my desire too, but I will be so grateful if we go on to win the league or probably get a slot in any of the CAF competitions.”
In the same vein, the Chief Executive Officer of Remo Stars, Mr. Lukmon Ogungbefun welcomed Gbenga Ogunbote to the club and promised to support him to the fullest in achieving greatness for the club.
“I welcome Coach Gbenga Ogunbote to Remo Stars and I promise on behalf of the management that we will support him to the fullest.”
“We want to ensure we remain in the league hence the appointment of Coach Ogunbote, and we are optimistic that he will lead the team to greater heights.” He disclosed.
