Shooting Stars will bounce back from Insurance defeat – Lawal

<p>Shooting Stars acting general manager, Dimeji Lawal is optimistic that the matchday 2-1 defeat against Bendel Insurance will ginger the team ahead of their subsequent matches.</p>, <p>The Oluyole Warriors suffered their first defeat in the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League season at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday.</p>, <p>An own goal from the Shooting Stars right back, Ghali Falke and Evans Ogbonda gave the Benin Arsenals their first win of the NPFL campaign.</p>, <p>Lawal opined that the players showed a high level of commitment despite the defeat.</p>, <p>“You have been a very committed and disciplined player, very trust worthy. Don’t be deterred by whatever anybody says. For us as a team, we are behind you,” he told the club’s media.</p>, <p>“Let’s put our heads up and not be discouraged by the result of this match.</p>, <p>“You all really represented the club very well and I must commend you, despite the loss.</p>, <p>“The game is gone, the focus should be on the next game against Gombe United which is a must win.”</p>