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  • CAF Champions League: Enyimba, Remo Stars crash out

    CAF Champions League: Enyimba, Remo Stars crash out

    Nigerian Professional League Champions ansd runner up Enyimba and Remo Stars on Sunday kissed the CAF champions League goodbye after both teams failed to overturn first leg deficit on home soil.

    Enyimba were eliminated from the CAF Champions League following a 0-0 draw against Al-Ahly Benghazi of Libya in Aba on Sunday.

    The Libyans scaled through on a 4-3 aggregate.

    The Aba Elephants  were overwhelming favourites to win the preliminary round second tie after a battling display in the first leg.

    Their efforts to score a goal in Aba proved abortive in the encounter.

    Finidi George’s side failed to find the one goal that would have confirmed their place in the second round.

    The visitors put up a spirited defensive display to stop Enyimba from getting the much-needed goal.

    Similarly, Nigeria’s second representative, Remo Stars, have also crashed out of the competition ollowing a 3-2 penalty shootout loss to Ghana’s Medeama SC at the Ikenne stadium.

    Daniel Ogunmodede’s side won the preliminary round second leg contest 1-0.

    Medeama SC’s goalkeeper spilled the ball into his own net from a corner kick 18 minutes from time to hand Remo Stars the lead.

    Samuel Anakwe thought he had won the game for the hosts in stoppage time, but his goal was ruled out for offside.

    The game ended 1-1 on aggregate, and it went into penalties after 90 minutes.

    Medeama prevailed in the shootout, netting three times, while Remo Stars converted twice.

    For the umpteenth time, Nigeria will have no representative in the competition.

  • Naija Super 8: Sporting Lagos defeat Remo Stars 4-2 on Penalties to emerge champions

    Naija Super 8: Sporting Lagos defeat Remo Stars 4-2 on Penalties to emerge champions

    Newly promoted side to the Nigeria Professional Football League, (NPFL) Sporting Lagos have emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Naija Super 8 competition after defeating Remo Stars on penalties in the final on Sunday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Lagos.

    Sporting Lagos surprised many after gaining entry into the competition through wild card.

    The Lagos side won 4-2 in the shootout after both sides had played 1-1 at full time.

    Recall that Sporting Lagos also rallied from a goal down to beat Remo Stars 2-1 in their Naija Super 8 Group A encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Tuesday.

  • Naija Super 8: Sporting Lagos shock Remo Stars 2-1, Enyimba crash out

    Naija Super 8: Sporting Lagos shock Remo Stars 2-1, Enyimba crash out

    Newly promoted Sporting Lagos FC on Tuesday stunned Remo Stars 2-1 in their second game at the ongoing Naija Super 8 tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium.

    The newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) bounced back from a goal down to record a vital win at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on Tuesday.

    It was the first time both sides would clash in a competitive friendly game encounter.

    The encounter which was tagged “South-West derby”, thrilled fans to an exciting football game.

    Remo Stars drew the first blood in the 17th minute through Frank Muawena but failed to extend the lead despite their dominance.

    Few minutes later, Saturday Okon lashed on to a true pass rounded the goalkeeper  in an enticing manner and slotted the ball into an empty net.

    A clumsy challenge by Victor Collins in the box gifted Sporting Lagos a penalty in the 88th minute. Chiemeka Nwokeji took the spot kick, which was initially saved before he converted the rebound.

    In the other group game, Katsina United produced resolute performances to defeat Enyimba 2-1.

    With the results, Enyimba are out of the competition after picking up just one point from three games.

    Katsina United are top of the table on goal difference with four points from two games. Sporting Lagos are second with four points from two games. Remo Stars are third with four points from three matches.

    United and Sporting Lagos will face off on Thursday to determine which teams will progress from the group.

    On Wednesday, Lobi Stars take on Akwa United, while Rivers United play Yobe Desert Stars later in the day.

  • NPFL Super 8: Remo Stars beat 3SC 3-0 to clinch South West ticket

    NPFL Super 8: Remo Stars beat 3SC 3-0 to clinch South West ticket

    Remo Stars Football Club of Sagamu, on Friday continued their impressive form in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after defeating Shooting Stars 3-0 to clinch the ticket to represent South West zone at the maiden edition of the Naija Super 8 tournament.

    Andy Okpe opened the scoring for the Sky Blues in the 7th minute of the game in what was their first shot on target after 3SC had created multiple chances, the lanky striker slotted home the opener after a goal-keeping and defensive blunder from the 3SC defense

    Nwaeze Boniface made it two for Remo Stars in the 11th minute through a well-taken header while Samuel Anaekwe scored the 3rd goal in the 74th minute to take the game beyond the Oluyole Warriors and condemn Gbenga Ogunbote to one of the biggest defeats in his coaching career.

    Earlier in the day, Lobi Stars of Makurdi edged City Boys FC of Abuja to qualify from the North Central region. The NPFL side needed a 5-4 penalty shootout to earn the ticket after a 2-2 draw in the regulation time.

    The Super 8 grand finale will be played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Stadium in Onikan,  Lagos as part of effort to to put clubs in shape for next season’s football campaign.

    Recall that Remo Stars already secured a Champions League slot after finishing second in the just concluded NPFL Super 6 tournament in Lagos where Enyimba international football club emerged Champions.

    Both Enyimba and Remo will fly Nigeria’s flag in next season CAF Champions League.

  • NPFL Play-off: Enyimba crowned league champions, Remo, Rivers grab continental slots

    NPFL Play-off: Enyimba crowned league champions, Remo, Rivers grab continental slots

    Enyimba football club have won the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL after playing out a 1-1 draw with Rivers United on Sunday to claim a ninth.

    Enyimba’s 1-1 draw with Rivers United ensured they finished as league toppers with nine points same as Remo Stars and Rivers United but the Aba Elephants won on superior goal difference.

    The two-time CAF Champions League winners took the lead against the Port Harcourt based side through Ekenne Awazie six minutes before the break due to shaky defending by United.

    Following a spirited fight back by River United, they levelled up the score through Nyima Nwagua three minutes after the break.

    Enyimba and Remo stars will fly Nigeria’s flag at the CAF champions League next season while Rivers United will feature in the Confederation cup.

    The winner of the federations cup coming up on the 21st of June between Rangers fc and Insurance of Benin will take the last slot in the Confederation cup.

    For winning the league Enyimba got a whooping 100,000 million naira as prize money.

     

     

     

  • NPFL Play-off: Remo stars grab continental ticket, Insurance of Benin, Sunshine, Lobi end without silverware

    NPFL Play-off: Remo stars grab continental ticket, Insurance of Benin, Sunshine, Lobi end without silverware

    Ogun based clubside, Remo Stars football club today defeated Bendel Insurance 1-0 to grab a continental spot for next season.

    Remo Stars forward, Qudus Akkani lashed on to a pass in the 27th minute to fire home the only goal of the encounter.

    All effort by Bendel Insurance to cancel out the goal proved abortive, .

    Moreso, Remo Stars effort to add to their tally met a brick wall from the defenders of Bendel Insurance of Benin.

    Bendel Insurance finished the first stanza of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) unbeaten but have now lost two games back to back at the NPFL Super six.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Rivers United ended Remo Stars 21-game unbeaten run with a 2-1 defeat on match day four of the super six.

    The result meant Remo stars will be featuring in next year’s CAF Champions League.

    Earlier, Sunshine FC of Akure also defeated Lobi Stars 2-1 to finish the group standing on 4th position.

    Despite finishing the first stanza of the league unbeaten, Insurance of Benin  finished as the 5th placed team of the play-offs.

    Insurance, Sunshine and Lobi  will be leaving the super six championship with their head high but without any silverware.

     

  • NPFL Super 6: Remo stars to push for continental ticket on final day

    NPFL Super 6: Remo stars to push for continental ticket on final day

    Daniel Ogunmodede the Remo Stars head coach,  has revealed that he needs to work on the psyche of his players ahead of the final Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoff game.

    On Sunday, Remo will play its last super 6 game against Bendel Insurance of Benin who surrendered its unbeaten run against Rivers United on Friday.

    A win for either side will assure them of a place in the CAF Confederation Cup

    Ogunmodede hinted that he needs to push his players after playing four matches in six days.

    “We just need to psyche the players up for the final game against Bendel Insurance,” Ogunmodede said in his post match interview.

    “Playing about five matches in a week for these young players is terrible and our victory against Lobi Stars was a consolation for the bigger picture.

  • NPFL: Bendel Insurance extend unbeaten run, beat Remo 3-0

    NPFL: Bendel Insurance extend unbeaten run, beat Remo 3-0

    Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin yesterday showed prowess and class after defeating Remo Stars of Ikenne by 3-0 and handing the Ogun-based football club their first defeat of the season in one of the week four games of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin on Saturday, January 28,2023.
    Imade Osarenkhoe,Sarki Ismael and Austin Ogunye grabbed beautiful goal each for the Benin Arsenal to demystify
    the visiting Remo Stars and opened up a three-point lead at the top of Group A of the abridged League.
    The home side opened their goal account early in the heavily hyped game when the Benin Arsenals’ goal poacher Imade Osehenkhoe scored in the sixth minute. It was made easy for him after Sarki’s attemp had slowed down the speed of
    Osas Okoro’s well-taken corner kick which landed well inside the box as the lanky striker smartly tapped the ball into the net with first touch.
    Sarki Ismael doubled the lead for the Benin Arsenals in the 26th minute, after pouncing on a loose ball from Remo’s goalie, Kayode Bankole’s groaping hands and promptly shot it into the net to send the home fans into wild jubilation.
    Andy Okpe had a couple of decent chances to level up for the away side but couldn’t complete the task before Sarki struck to further deflate the southwestern team.
    In the second half, Remo Stars came out offensive, but were unable to create any big chance as the Insurance tight defense manned by Tanimu Benjamin and Sunday Anyanwu was too hard for the Ikenne boys to break .
    The league leaders wrapped up the victory when substitute Austin Ogunye added the third goal of the day in the 78th minute following Divine Nwachukwu’s fine assist.
    The Sky Blue Stars tried to pull one back, 10 minutes before the end of regulation time but Okpe was unlucky again as his shot went straight into the waiting Amas Obasogie magnetic gloves.
    With the scoreline, Bendel Insurance maintain their lead in group A with 12 points after four games,three points clear of Remo Stars whose unbeaten run and clean sheet have been destroyed in Benin.
    Insurance remain unbeaten after playing four matches,winning all in style.
    The Benin Arsenals will be travelling to Maiduguri on Wednesday with confidence to face El-kanelmi Warriors in week five engagement.
    Speaking during the post match interview, coach Monday Odigie of Bendel Insurance was grateful to God for the very good result against Remo Stars,adding that he was happy his boys converted their chances and won. He maintained that mistakes cost good teams most times.
    Coach Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars on the other hand congratulated Bendel Insurance, noting that some mistakes made by his boys cost them.
    ” We conceded cheat three goals. My team didn’t do badly but we made some costly mistakes and Insurance took advantage of them. It wasn’t our day. ” He said.
  • Remo Stars sign Ghanaian defender, Franck Kwame from AS Douanes

    Remo Stars sign Ghanaian defender, Franck Kwame from AS Douanes

    Kwame was a key member of the AS Douanes side that lost to Kwara United in a CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round fixture last month.

    “I am impressed with the club facilities as it reminded me of my first professional contract in Turkey,” Kwame told the club’s official website.

    “I’m happy to be here and ready to give my all,” he added.

    The Sky Blue Stars have also completed the signing of goalkeeper, Charles Tambe and winger, Godwin Odibo from Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City respectively.

    Remo Stars finished in third position in the Nigeria Professional Football League last season.

    Daniel Ogunmodede’s side were knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup in the preliminary round by AS FAR Rabat of Morocco.

  • Continental Football: Three Nigerian teams progress, Remo Stars lose

    Continental Football: Three Nigerian teams progress, Remo Stars lose

    Three out of four Nigerian club sides are through to the next round of CAF competitions on the continent.

    Rivers United lost 0-1 to Watanga of Liberia but qualified for the next stage of the CAF Champions League after defeating the same opponent in the first leg 3-0.

    Farsedu Logan scored the only goal of the game from the spot on 16 minutes.

    Stanley Eguma’s side will face Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in the first round on October 7th.

    The country’s other representative in the CAF Champions League, Plateau United also scaled through to the next after a 1-0 win against Stade Mandji of Gabon at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

    Haggai Katoh netted the winning goal for the home team in the 63rd minute.

    Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side won the tie 3-2 on aggregate.

    They will slug it out with Tunisia’s Esperance in the second round of the Champions League qualification series.

    Kwara United is the last Nigerian club side to book a place in the second round of the confederations cup after playing out a goalless draw with AS Douanes of Niger Republic.

    The Ilorin-based club side had already won 3-0 in the first leg of the encounter to progress on a 3-0 aggregate scoreline.

    They will battle Berkane of Morocco in the second round of the competition.

    However, Remo stars of Ogun state failed to secure qualification after losing 0-1 to FAR of Morocco at the Remo Stars stadium.

    The result meant just three Nigerian teams will progress to the next round of the competition.