Ogunbote To 3SC Players:Only Quality Legs Will Make My Final Squad

Ogunbote To 3SC Players:Only Quality Legs Will Make My Final Squad

Alfred Kadiri

Players of Shooting Stars have been handed reality checks after Coach Gbenga Ogunbote dropped the bombshell that only quality legs will make his squad as the new season is billed to kick off on December 1st, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Unhappy with the 1-1 scoreline in the tune-up game between the Oluyole Warriors and Ilaji FC, played on Thursday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, the 'Oracle' challenged the players to brace up and double their efforts, warning that only those who meet his required standard will make the final squad.

Ogunbote who addressed the players said: "It is left for you to decide whether you will make the team or not. You have the chance to decide your fate and that depends on what you can put up.

"The reason why we have quality players here is to produce a quality team, but if your performance falls short of what's required, you know what can happen", warned former Lobi Stars gaffer.

Although the team has been having a good run of results in its pre-season matches, Ogunbote, who piloted Remo Stars to a continental ticket in the 2021/22 season, reckoned that some players were yet to produce the expected qualities, hence his charge to them to brace up.

Meanwhile, more build-up games are on the cards as preparation for the season continues, with a likely trip to Ilaji Sports and Resorts Centre, next week for another tie against Ilaji FC, as well as participation in the Governor Seyi Makinde Preseason Tourney and another pre-season competition outside Ibadan.