Author: m.green
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, Remo Stars Football Club of Ikenne achieved a historic milestone by clinching their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title in the 2024/2025 season. After coming up short in the previous two seasons, where they finished as runners-up, this victory was not just a personal achievement for the club, but also a significant moment for the NPFL itself. Remo Stars’ 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes secured the title with three games to spare, marking a new chapter in Nigerian football. This victory highlights the substantial impact of strategic partnerships, specifically with GTI Asset Management and…
The management of Rangers International Football Club has sent a warm message of congratulations to Remo Stars Football Club for their remarkable victory in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. In a letter addressed to the chairman of Remo Stars, Honourable Kunle Soname, the General Manager/CEO of the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Amobi Ezeaku Esq., lauded the tenacity and dedication displayed by the Ikenne-based team throughout the campaign to amass an unassailable points with three games to the end of the season. Ezeaku further urged Remo Stars to represent the NPFL admirably in the upcoming CAF Champions League. The congratulatory…
By beating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 to win the Nigeria Premier Football League on Sunday, Remo Stars have become the 21st club to win the title since the league at national level was introduced in 1972. But if professional football is the consideration, they become the 17th champions since 1990. Most titles have been won by Enyimba, who won their 9th title in the 2022/23 season. Yet, it was not a bed of roses for the club that is arguably Nigeria’s most successful club. They were relegated in 1991 after finishing 15th in a 16-team league. They returned to the elite…
Remo Stars have emerged champions of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Remo Stars made history as the first privately owned club to win the title since Udoji United achieved the feat in 1996. They also made history becoming the first south west club to win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in 25 years since Julius Berger claimed the title in 2000, Extrasportnigeria.wordpress.com. The Ikenne-based privately owned club sealed their win after defeating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium on Sunday with games left in the league just as Liverpool also achieved rightly on the…
The Solid Miners secured a crucial 1-0 win in their Nigeria Premier Football League match-day 35 encounter against Owerri-based Heartland FC, on Sunday afternoon at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe, further brightening their survival hopes with three matches left to play before the curtains are drawn closed for the 2024/25 campaign. The solitary goal was scored by the league’s leading goalscorer, Anas Yusuf, whose solo effort sailed past the Naze Millionaires’ goalkeeper, Kelvin Ogunga, after being found through by Ugochukwu Leonard, in the 44th minute of it first-half, his 16th goal of the current campaign. Despite the challenges of playing away…
The atmosphere in Enugu today crackled with the fervent energy only an Oriental Derby can produce. Our beloved Rangers International FC, the reigning champions, stepped onto the pitch brimming with the hopes and unwavering support of their faithful legions. But alas, football, in its cruel and unpredictable nature, delivered a bitter pill as Enyimba FC, with what can only be described as a fortunate first-half showing, snatched all three points in this Match Day 35 encounter of the NPFL 2024/2025 season. While the final whistle blew to the muted sighs of the home crowd, let us not dwell solely on…
It was one goal and two standout performances that made the difference as Rangers International FC of Enugu booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2025 President Federation Cup. A calm penalty from Godwin Obaje and a steady debut display by young goalkeeper Divine Onuorah sealed a tight but well-earned 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. For fans of Nigerian football, this was a match that showed the beauty of simplicity—taking your chance and protecting your lead. Obaje Stays Cool, Calm, and Clinical The deciding moment came just before halftime. A lightning-fast…
In a result that sent shockwaves through the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Heartland FC emerged victorious in the highly anticipated Oriental Derby, defeating rivals, Rangers International FC by a 2-0 scoreline. Goals from Surajudeen Lawal in the 20th minute and Isaac Nassy shortly after the restart (48th minute) secured all three points for the “Naze Millionaires” in the Match Day 33 encounter of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2024/2025 season. The packed stadium witnessed a determined Heartland side, expertly guided by coach Emmanuel Amuneke, who executed their game plan flawlessly. Lawal’s first-half strike set the tone, capitalizing on an opportunity…
Enyimba FC suffered a 2-1 defeat to Sunshine Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 33 fixture at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode. Elmer Arunta’s early goal gave Sunshine Stars the lead, but Christian Nnaji’s equalizer for Enyimba FC levelled the scores temporarily. However, Waheed Adebayo’s strike in the second half secured a crucial win for the Owena Whales. “We gave it our all against a big team like Enyimba FC,” Sunshine Stars’ coach Akinfolarin Bobola said, acknowledging Enyimba’s reputation. “This win is a relief and a boost for us. We still have work to do,…
The race at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League got hotter at the weekend when leaders failed to consolidate their positions. Leaders, Remo Stars had to contend with a goalless draw against visiting Katsina United who days earlier suffered the biggest defeat of the league this season, crumbling 6-0 to Ikorodu United. Remo Stars’ 0-0 scoreline with Katsina United marked the second time they dropped points at home having been similarly forced to a goalless draw last November by Rivers United. The draw notwithstanding, Remo Stars maintained the lead at the top and extended their lead by seven…