Matchday 2 preview: Big tests await old guards and newcomers

 

By George Akpayen

After mixed outings in the opening matchweek of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), not much separates all of the 20 clubs so far in the standings and they will go again this Saturday, Sunday and Monday in mouthwatering fixtures that pits the old guards against the newbies.

NPFL to honour Ogunmodede, Anas in Abuja on Sept 2

 

. To receive N1.5m each

By our reporter

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) are set to reward Nasarawa United striker Yusuf Anas and Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede for their outstanding performances in the 2024/25 season on Tuesday, September 2 in Abuja.

Alimi, Bankole leave Remo Stars

. Mawuena, Ogunribide too

Remo Stars have confirmed the departure of five regulars from their squad, including home-based Super Eagles striker Sikiru Alimi and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole.

NPFL season opener: Remo Stars hold Rivers Utd in Abeokuta

Remo Stars kicked off their Nigeria Professional Premier League title defence with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Rivers United of Port Harcourt in the 2025/2026 league opener at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, on Friday.

Finidi George predicts tough game against Remo Stars

 

 By Taofeek Babalola 

Rivers United Technical Manager Finidi George expects a tough game when his team faces Remo Stars in the opening game of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season this afternoon at the MKO Abiola Stadium Abeokuta, Ogun State, Sportinglens.blospot.com.

CAF Preliminary Round Matches: Rangers, Remo Stars, Enyimba, El Kanemi to get $50,000 CAF largesse

. CAF Champions League winners to receive $4,000,000

. CAF Confederation Cup winners to collect $2,000,000

By Taofeek Babalola

Four Nigerian clubs participating in the Preliminary Stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will receive USD 50,000 each, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can report.

Remo Stars GM Adams: I didn't assault referee Ukah

 

Remo Stars General Manager, Ekene Abubakar Adams has denied the allegation that he assaulted match referee Ndubuisi Ukah from Imo State during the botched NPFL home game between Remo Stars and Gombe United, that he earned a ban from the Interim Management Company (IMC). 

NNL SUPER 8 PLAYOFF: Niger Tornadoes are champions

.Ikon Allah, 3SC, Gombe Utd, Remo Stars back in NPFL  

By Taofeek Babalola

Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna have emerged champions of the 2020/2021 Nigeria National League Season after beating Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 3-2 in the final to lift trophy at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Remo Stars’ Chidume emerges VAT Wonder Goal 10th winner

Victor Chidume’s goal for Remo Stars in Makurdi against Lobi Stars on Match Day 29 was voted the best on both online platforms for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 10th VAT Wonder Goal award for the 2016/17 season.

Aftermath of Food Poisoning: Remo Stars vs IfeanyiUbah match moved to Tuesday

By Taofeek Babalola

The League Management Company (LMC) has rescheduled the matchday 28 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash between Remo Stars and FC IfeanyiUbah to Tuesday in Sagamu.

Maikaba wary of Remo Stars' threat

Akwa United Football Club technical adviser Abdu Maikaba has said that his team will treat their host, Remo Stars with respect despite their position on the log when both meet in one of matchday 26 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL on Wednesday in Shagamu.

Sunday Anthony’s brace nails Remo Stars

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri back to winning way on Sunday after beating Remo Stars 2-0 in the matchday 25 of the Nigeria Professional football League (NPFL) at the Maiduguri Township Stadium, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

ATTACKED ON JOURNALIST: Remo Stars’ defence is shameful -- Lagos SWAN

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos chapter, has described the defence by Remo Stars FC of Sagamu on the assault of a sports journalist as an unfortunate sad commentary on the attitude of the club towards the safety and security of participants and the growth of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Remo Stars reject LMC order to pay ‘attacked’ Sports journalist

.Says Kelvin Ekerrete was not accredited  

By Taofeek Babalola

The management of Remo Stars of Sagamu has appealed League Management Company (LMC) decision that compelled their club to pay a Sports Journalist, Kelvin Ekerrete the sum of N250, 000.

LMC: Referees' welfare always paramount

Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), Shehu Dikko on Wednesday restated that safety and welfare of all persons at match venues counts high and this includes that of Match Officials which he said is of paramount importance to the league body.

LMC sanctions Kano Pillars, Katsina United, Remo Stars

.Enyimba’s goalkeeper Dauda, Rabiu Ali, Murtala Adamu suspended

In review of the recent incidents, the League Management Company (LMC) imposed varying sanctions on Kano Pillars, Remo Stars, Katsina United, two players of Kano Pillars and a goalkeeper of Enyimba International.

Remo Stars coach Perez is dead

By Taofeek Babalola

Remo Stars first team goalkeeper trainer, Muhammed Abdullahi Perez is dead. Perez was unfortunately hit by an unknown bus, driving against traffic on his way home in Ikenne and was rushed to the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital where he passed away late last night. 

Ganaru, journalist, referee attacked in Shagamu

By Taofeek Babalola

There was pandemonium at the Shagamu Stadium on Sunday during Remo Stars 2-1 win over Wikki Tourists in the match day 15 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as the visitors’ head coach Mohammed Baba Ganaru, center referee and a sports journalist, Kelvin Ekerete were allegedly attacked by the home fans.

MFM FC 1-0 Remo Stars FC: Odey grabs 7th goal

Stephen Odey's 15th minute well taken spot kick gave Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club a 1-0 win triumph over Remo Stars FC in Sunday's Matchday 12 fixture of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) decided at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

Remo Stars’ quadruple join CD Feirense

By Taofeek Babalola
 

Four players of Remo Stars have joined CD Feirense of Portugal, Sportinglens.blogspot.com report. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) outfit made the announcement of their departure to Portugal on Sunday.