Sharks FC of Port Harcourt on Saturday continued their unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier League, as they defeated hard fighting Sunshine Stars FC, of Akure 2-1 at the Sharks Football Stadium, Port Harcourt.

With the victory, Sharks have new gone nine matches without being beaten.

ThankGod Amaefule converted a 23rd minute penalty to give the host the head. However, shortly after the goal, the visitors composed themselves and played more attacking game, which paid off as, Adani Ibrahim scored the equaliser at the 35th minute, through a header.

On resumption of the second half, Sharks displayed more purposeful approach and quest for goals which earned them another spot-kick which was also converted by Amaefule on the 53rd minute.

The visitors once again raised their game, created good chances but failed to convert any, must significantly in the 68th minute, which was missed by Ibrahim. Sharks also missed chances to increase the tally.

Speaking after the match, Imama Amapakabo, the Chief Coach of Sharks expressed joy over the victory, saying that the most important thing in a game is victory.

According to him, the team is technically and physically fit as they kept working as a team in the off season.

“We are in form because during the off season, we were still in competition, that is really helping the players and team performance. Amapakabo was hopeful of the team staying unbeaten for a long time.

“If Arsenal can go on 49 matches unbeaten in the English Premiership, we can also do that” Amapakabo said.

Gbenga Ogumbote, coach of Sunshine Stars, said despite the fact that he lost, his players performed creditably. He declined to comment on the officiating of the match as he said that it was not his style.

Tonye Orabere