Remo Stars continued their impressive run, securing their fifth consecutive win in the league with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sunshine Stars, further solidifying their position at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table.
Remo Stars entered the match brimming with confidence, fresh from a stunning comeback victory over Abia Warriors. In stark contrast, Sunshine Stars were eager to redeem themselves after suffering a humiliating 4-1 defeat at the hands of Bayelsa United in their previous outing.
Remo Stars began the game in ideal fashion, racing to a two-goal advantage within the half-hour mark. Alex Oyowah struck the opening blow in the ninth minute, before Ibrahim Abubakar doubled their lead in the 28th minute, leaving Sunshine Stars reeling.
As the match progressed, Remo Stars continued to exert pressure on the home side, seeking to put the game beyond doubt. However, Sunshine Stars managed to claw their way back into contention, courtesy of Matthew Samuel’s 67th-minute strike, which reduced the deficit to a single goal.
With renewed hope, Sunshine Stars intensified their efforts, striving to level the scoreline. Nevertheless, Remo Stars demonstrated defensive discipline and resolve, successfully repelling the home side’s late surge to secure a hard-fought victory.
The triumph marked several milestones for Remo Stars, including their fourth away win of the season, a fifth consecutive victory, and a seventh successive unbeaten match, an impressive run which has catapulted them to 45 points from 22 games, establishing a commanding nine-point lead over second-placed Shooting Stars. Sunshine stars meanwhile remain 15th on the table with 24 points in 22 matches
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will continue on Sunday, with an exciting slate of fixtures including Kano Pillars vs Bayelsa United, Abia Warriors vs Akwa United, Heartland Owerri vs Rivers United, Nasarawa United vs Niger Tornadoes, and a highly anticipated clash between Plateau United and Shooting Stars.
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