Remo Stars Football Club showcased their dominance at the NPFL Awards ceremony held today.
Captain Junior Nduka’s exceptional defensive skills earned him the coveted title of Best Defender, while Goalkeeper Kayode Bankole’s exceptional saves and performances secured him the distinction of Best Goalkeeper.
The club’s remarkable journey was further adorned with the esteemed Best Coach award, presented to the accomplished Daniel Ogunmodede.
Last season’s performance in Group A of the NPFL demonstrated Remo Stars’ tenacity as they clinched the second spot.
This triumph enabled them to advance to the NPFL Super 6 play-offs and secure a place in the Preliminary round of the highly esteemed CAF Champions League by securing the second spot once again.
However, the road to continental glory encountered an initial setback as Remo Stars suffered a narrow defeat in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round, succumbing to a 1-0 loss against Ghana’s Medeama SC in Accra Ghana.
Undeterred by this setback, Remo Stars now stand on the precipice of a comeback.
The upcoming second leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round on the 27th presents them with a chance at redemption. To secure qualification for the next season of the CAF Champions League, Remo Stars face the task of overcoming Medeama SC.
Requiring a formidable display, they must net two goals while steadfastly preventing any response from their opponents with Remo Stars FC with an advantage of playing at home in Ikenne in front of their fans.
With anticipation building, Remo Stars and their supporters are primed for an exhilarating showdown in the second leg.
The determination to triumph in the face of adversity has fueled their ambitions, and their unwavering spirit is sure to paint a captivating narrative in the annals of football history.
As the spotlight shifts to the imminent encounter, the football world waits with bated breath to witness if Remo Stars can stage a memorable turnaround and secure their place among the elite in the CAF Champions League.
