Clinton Jephta, Ogunbote win NPFL Player, Coach of the Month award

Niger Tornadoes forward, Clinton Jephta has won the Nigeria Premier Football League Player of the Month award for April.

Mustapha scored four goals in the month including a brace against Gombe United at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.

The striker increased his tally to seven in the NPFL.

Jeptha beat Sikiru Alimi, Deputy Echeta, Junior Lokosa, Micheal Ibe and Ubong Friday to the award.

Meanwhile, Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote won the Coach of the Month award.

Ogunbote won the award for the first time this season.

In the month under review, the Oluyole Warriors cruised to four consecutive wins against Kwara United, Lobi Stars, Kano Pillars and Sunshine Stars scoring eight goals in the process, conceding once, and moved to the continental position on the NPFL table.

Shooting Stars currently occupy fourth position on the NPFL table after 32 games.

Clinton Jephta, Ogunbote win NPFL Player, Coach of the Month award