The 25-year-old is determined to bring trophies back to the Akure Township Stadium after last season’s disappointing campaign
Sunshine Stars captain Sunday Abe insists the club must win a trophy this season and is targeting the Nigeria Professional Football League plus the Federation Cup title.
Despite remaining atop the elite division’s log for several weeks last season, the Owena Waves finished empty-handed and also failed in their bid to qualify for the Caf Confederation Cup – one of the reasons why Kennedy Boboye resigned as head coach.
And the former Nigeria youth international knows it is vital for the club to win some silverware this term.
“We are in dire win of a trophy,” Abe told Goal. “And there's none more important than the Nigeria Professional Football League title that has eluded us for decades.
“All hands have been on deck in our pre-season campaign and the chorus is to get a trophy this season. I got married in January and had to forgo my honeymoon to ensure we meet this target.
Having been in Sunshine Stars for years, Abe is well aware how important it is to topple rivals Enyimba and Kano Pillars, but knows winning the title will not be easy.
"Our task is to keep fighting to reach to the top, and if that means taking on Enyima and Kano Pillars all the better.
"We know any game against them is a matter of life and death for us, especially the fans, and you have to win it. We've got the team to beat anyone and we're ready for the challenge.
"With a new coach in the team, my teammates need to find the commitment to do things better because we've made some great signings and have the talent to do great things this year,” he concluded.
Sunshine host Akwa United in their first game of the season at the Akure Town Stadium on February 21.
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