As Remo Stars gear up for their crucial clash against AS FAR Rabat in Morocco, the Nigerian football club has taken an innovative approach to their preparation.
Remo Stars delivered a commendable performance in the first leg of their crucial encounter against AS FAR Rabat, securing a 2-1 victory on home soil.
The win gives the Nigerian club a slender advantage as they prepare for the challenging return leg in Morocco.
Understanding the daunting atmosphere they are likely to face in Rabat, the team has begun training under floodlights with loudspeakers blaring crowd noise, aiming to replicate the intense conditions they will experience in the upcoming match.
The decision to simulate the high-pressure environment of the Moroccan stadium reflects Remo Stars’ determination to leave no stone unturned in their quest for success.
The club, which has shown remarkable progress in recent years, is aware of the psychological and physical challenges that come with playing in a hostile away ground, particularly in a venue as renowned for its passionate supporters as Rabat.
During their training sessions, the players were put through their paces under the floodlights, with the loudspeakers creating a cacophony of chants, whistles, and drum beats that would typically resonate in a packed Moroccan stadium. The purpose of this unique preparation method is to acclimate the players to the kind of distractions and pressure they will face, ensuring they remain focused and composed on match day.
Remo Stars’ head coach, Daniel ogumodede expressed confidence in this approach, stating that preparing the team for the mental aspect of the game is just as important as the physical and tactical training.
He highlighted that the players need to be ready to maintain their concentration and execute their game plan, even in the face of overwhelming crowd noise and an electrifying atmosphere.
As the team prepares to depart for Rabat, they do so with the knowledge that they have done everything possible to ready themselves for the battle ahead.
The simulated atmosphere training reflects their commitment to success and their desire to overcome any obstacle that stands in their way.
