Referees forced my resignation – Eguavoen
Austin Eguavoen, the immediate past Technical Adviser of Sunshine Stars, Akure yesterday said he resigned his appointment due to bad attitude and performances of some referees in the local league.
Eguavoen made the disclosure in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akure.
The Ondo State Football Agency had on April 25 in Akure made public the appointment of former Super Eagles’ Chief Coach, Austin Eguavoen, as Sunshine new Technical Adviser.
Eguavoen said though, he had promised not to walk away from Sunshine Stars like he did with some other clubs, he was disappointed with some referees’ behaviour.
The ex-Super Eagle chief coach, who did not mention specifically what the referees had done, said that he was now aware why some of his colleagues had turned down coaching in the local league.
He said: “Not all referees are bad, just some of them, it is quite unfortunate.
“I am going to take a rest and think about what I’m going to do in future, may be not Nigerian Football for now.
“The referees denied us at least one point each in almost all the matches.
“I know the interim committee led by Gbenga Elegbeleye meant well for the team, but some people will not understand or appreciate it.
“Look at my mates in the playing days; many of us are coaches, how many of us are in the league?”
Eguavoen left his post as the Technical Adviser of Sunshine Stars after the Week 23 match against Plateau United.