Ikhana Quits As Coach Of Shooting Stars

Kadiri Ikhana has resigned from his role as coach of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC).


The former Enyimba handler has been on the sideline because of an undisclosed ailment said that his decision to quit the Oluyole Warriors stands and would not rescind it.

“My time with 3SC is up and I have written my resignation letter hinting about my desire to leave,” Ikhana said.

“I cannot continue in a club where my contractual agreement has been breached. I was told necessary things that would make my work successful would be provided but till now none was kept.”

He also said that the players have been playing on empty stomach and that some of their awful results away from home were not true reflection of the players’ ability but that they were let down by the team’s lacked of direction.

“The players do not get their salaries as well as match bonuses.

“I believe the factors mentioned above are too weighty and enough for one to resign his appointment.

“The reasons stated have made it too difficult to get positive results in the ongoing top flight or how do you expect good response from the players in an empty stomach.

“I’m a father and leader to the players and their complaints are too touching for me to overlook so I must pay the price.

“I tried my utmost to manage with the tough situation but it is not working as promises for good condition of service have gone fulfilled.

“I have to take the path of honour to quit because I’m no longer enjoying my work under the prevailing condition,” said the former Enyimba and Kano Pillars coach

Reacting to this development, team’s general manager Rasheed Balogun stated that Ikhana remains in charge claiming he is doing all it takes to ensure that the team would get a facelift soon.

3SC got trounced 4-0 by Wikki Tourists in Bauchi on Sunday and are 18th on the NPFL log with 17 points from 17 matches. They face Abia Warriors in a must win home tie on Wednesday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.