Players and officials of Nigeria Professional Football League side Sunshine Stars of Akure this Tuesday took to the streets of Akure the Ondo state capital to protest the poor handling of the team by the state government.
They are also protesting the non-payment of salaries of 7 months, unpaid match bonuses and an alleged move by the state government to sell the club.
The protest grounded commercial activities in Akure as the protesters marched from the Ondo State Sports complex to the Governor’s office to register their grievances.
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Fans of the club also known as the Owena whales blamed low morale as one of the reasons the team has not won any of their last six matches in the Nigeria Professional Football League.
