Kennedy Boboye has officially stepped down from his role as head coach of Sunshine Stars, a team competing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The announcement came in the aftermath of Sunshine Stars’ narrow 1-0 defeat to Heartland, which took place at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri on Sunday.
Boboye, who previously led Plateau United to NPFL glory, revealed that his decision was driven by frustrations over undue interference from the club’s management. This ongoing conflict, according to the former international, has made it increasingly difficult for him to carry out his coaching responsibilities effectively.
Having rejoined Sunshine Stars for a second stint last season, Boboye had hoped to improve the fortunes of the Akure-based club. However, the team currently finds itself struggling in 14th place on the NPFL table, with only 13 points amassed from 11 matches, a performance that has added pressure to the squad and coaching staff.
Boboye’s departure signals a turbulent moment for Sunshine Stars as they seek to stabilize in the league. Meanwhile, fans and football analysts will be watching closely to see how the club’s management addresses these challenges and who will be named as Boboye’s successor.
