Remo Stars secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in a thrilling South West derby encounter at the Ikenne Stadium on Saturday.
The win marks the Sky Blue Stars’ second consecutive victory in the new Nigeria Premier Football League campaign.
New recruit Ibrahim Shuaibu scored the game’s only goal in the 7th minute, capitalizing on a long ball from veteran Ifeanyi Anaemena to fire past Sunshine goalkeeper David Obiazor.
New recruit Ibrahim Shuaibu scored on the 7th minutes to give Remo Stars the first half lead
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The goal set the tone for a fiercely contested match, with both teams creating scoring opportunities.
Remo Stars nearly doubled their lead when Franck Mawuena intercepted a clearance from the Sunshine goalkeeper, but Ibrahim’s follow-up goal was disallowed due to offside.
The visitors, who kicked off their campaign with a win last weekend, remained competitive throughout the match.
In the second half, Sunshine Stars showed more purpose in attack, with a goal ruled out for offside.
Remo goalkeeper Obassa Adeniyi made crucial stops to deny the visitors, while skipper Junior Nduka made a goal-line clearance to preserve the lead.
The win propels Remo Stars to the top of the NPFL table, with two wins from two matches.
Remo fought hard to maintain their perfect start to the season
The Ikenne side is seeking its first league title, and this victory demonstrates their determination.
In another match, 2022 champions Rivers United secured their first win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Heartland.
Kabiru Abdullahi scored twice off the bench, while Christian Molokwu’s equalizer for Heartland was cancelled out by Taofeeq Olaniyi’s opener for Rivers United.
The remaining fixtures of match day two will be played on Sunday, with fans eagerly anticipating more thrilling encounters in the NPFL.
Key Stats:
– Remo Stars: 2 wins from 2 matches
– Ibrahim Shuaibu: 1 goal in 2 appearances for Remo Stars
– Sunshine Stars: 1 loss from 2 matches
– Rivers United: 1 win from 2 matches
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