Remo Stars continued their impressive Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sunshine Stars at home in Ikenne, marking their fourth away win of the season despite this fixture being on home turf.
The win sees Remo Stars strengthen their grip at the top of the table with 45 points after 22 matches.
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The game kicked off with high intensity, and it didn’t take long for the away team to make their mark.
In the 9th minute, Alex Oyowah opened the scoring with a stunning diving header, connecting perfectly with a pinpoint cross from Sikiru Alimi. The early goal set the tone for Remo Stars, who continued to control the tempo.
Their dominance paid off again in the 28th minute when Ibrahim Abubakar doubled the lead with a moment of brilliance. Receiving a perfectly weighted pass from Nduka Junior, Abubakar made an intelligent run from deep and lobbed the advancing Sunshine Stars goalkeeper with a composed finish.
Sunshine Stars, however, refused to go down without a fight. They pulled one back in the 67th minute, igniting hopes of a comeback. Despite late pressure and four minutes of added time, Remo Stars’ defense remained resolute, with substitutes like Ibe Abdulrazaq playing a crucial role in maintaining the lead.
After the match, the team’s defensive discipline was praised as they held firm to secure all three points.
With this victory, Remo Stars remain firmly at the top with 45 points, while Shooting Stars trail with 36 points but have two games in hand, keeping the title race alive.
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