Ogunbote: Losing All Points to Plateau United Would Have Been Suicidal



Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) Technical Adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has admitted that it would have been disastrous if his team had lost all three points to Plateau United in their NPFL Matchday 22 clash on Sunday. The encounter, which ended in a 1-1 draw, saw the Oluyole Warriors settle for a single point after failing to hold onto their lead.

Speaking after the game, Ogunbote expressed disappointment over his side’s inability to claim victory but acknowledged that securing a point on the road was a positive outcome. Despite aiming for a win, he highlighted the importance of avoiding defeat against a strong side like Plateau United.

The experienced tactician attributed his team’s failure to secure all three points to a brief lapse in concentration, which allowed the Peace Boys to equalize. He emphasized that such moments of carelessness could be costly, especially against a team of Plateau United’s caliber.

"It is quite unfortunate that we couldn't manage the goal," Ogunbote said. "It was due to a loss of concentration. It was an error on our part."

The former Rangers International coach described the result as a setback, particularly given the opportunity to claim a seventh consecutive victory. However, he remained optimistic, stating that the team would analyze the match and work on necessary corrections.



"If we had taken the advantage today, maybe it would have been a different ball game. But as it stands, one point on the road at this stage is still valuable," said Ogunbote, who hinted that his team had traveled to Jos with the intention of securing all three points.

Ogunbote, popularly known as "The Oracle," admitted that his team came under immense pressure from Plateau United, who were determined to snatch a late winner. He acknowledged the resilience of their opponents and the danger they posed in the final stages of the game.

"It would have been suicidal if we had conceded the second goal. They showed a killer instinct—you saw how they came at us. We were careless when they scored, and they fought hard for a second goal," he explained.

Despite the dropped points, Ogunbote refused to rule his team out of the title race. He believes that with 17 matches remaining in the season, every team still has a fair chance of emerging champions.

"I think we have 17 games to determine that, so nobody has won it, and nobody has lost it yet. Every team in the premiership league has an equal chance of winning it," he concluded.

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