Rampaging Remo Stars Host Plateau Utd

Kunle Adewale

Buoyed by their 1-0 away win against Enyimba midweek, Remo Stars will this weekend welcome Plateau United to Ikenne for a Matchday 11 Nigeria Premier Football League.

Currently, Remo Stars is 2nd on the NPFL log with 19 points, while Plateau United is10th position with 13 points.

Remo Stars pulled off a big win when they beat Enyimba 1-0 away from home, which is something that rarely happens in the NPFL, and that’s enough reason to back the hosts to get the maximum points off Plateau Utd.

Remo Stars goalkeeper, Kayode Bankole has expressed delight in his team’s victory against Enyimba in Aba.

The Sky Blue Stars defeated the People’s Elephant 1-0 in the rescheduled matchday five fixture at the Enyimba Stadium on Wednesday.

Samad Kadri netted the lone goal in the game to give Remo Stars their second away victory of the season.

Bankole also expressed happiness on recording his fourth clean sheet of the season.

“Great win away from home,” he wrote on his X handle.

“Glad to have helped my team secure a vital win and to record my 4th clean sheet of the season.” Remo Stars won three and lost two of their last five NPFL matches, including their tight but huge 1-0 win over Enyimba away from home on Wednesday afternoon.

Meanwhile, Remo Stars right-back, Ismaila Sodiq, has taken a moment to reminisce on his teammate Samad Kadri’s phenomenal strike that secured a 1-0 victory against Enyimba.

Kadiri’s decisive goal in the first half of the game showcased immense skill and precision. Expressing his admiration for the goal, Sodiq described it as “special” due to its significance in propelling the team to victory.

I am a creative player and try to create as much as possible; we have scored a lot of goals since last season, I have been blessed with the team-mates here,” he told NPFL troll.

His eyes gleaming with pride, Sodiq continued, “Samad Kadiri’s first goal was just a beauty.

He has been working really hard and what a special moment for him to score the winning goal in front of his old fans.”

Their decent start to the season leaves them in 2nd place with 19 points after 10 matches.

Plateau United are in similar form with Remo Stars, having won twice and lost twice in their last five league matches. They lost 1-0 away from home to Doma United, but will be keen to bounce back to winning ways as quickly as possible.

However, Plateau United would be boosted by the return of the duo of Albert Hilary and Mundi Bernard, who recently returned to training.

Hilary was sidelined with malaria after serving out his one game suspension. He was sent off in Plateau United’s home win against Katsina United. The 18-year-old forward has missed the Peace Boys last three games against Akwa United, Abia Warriors and Doma United.

Meanwhile, Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede has always expressed his desire to win the 2023/24 NPFL title.

Ogunmodede said the mentality is to come out, fight and win games. “Every game we want to come and win, that’s my mentality for sure and every game we want to compete and win – win all games.”

Remo Stars finished third in the 2021/22 season and missed out on the title by virtue of goal difference last season to Enyimba and Ogunmodede believes it’s time for a title challenge and hopes to win at the end of the season.

“Of course, I’m going to go for the best, no pressure; I’m not settling for less, so I need to fight. I’m not scared to lose because of that now settle for less. I’m not a coward or do you want me to say I’m not going to win the league? I want to win the league,” the gaffer had said.