Remo Stars etched their name into the history books on Sunday night, securing their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes.
In a tightly contested match filled with missed opportunities, Olamilekan Adedayo emerged as the hero, netting the decisive goal in the 84th minute to ignite scenes of jubilation among players, staff, and fans.
Right from kickoff, Remo Stars showed their attacking intent. Alex Oyowah thought he had given the Sky Blue Stars an early lead, but his effort was ruled out for offside. Chances continued to fall to Nduka Junior, Sikiru Alimi, and Bello Babatunde, but the deadlock remained unbroken at halftime.
After the restart, Remo Stars intensified their pressure. Oyowah rattled the crossbar and forced a smart save from the Tornadoes’ goalkeeper, while substitute Haruna Hadi came agonizingly close to scoring.
The breakthrough finally arrived six minutes from time. Adedayo capitalized on a loose ball inside the box, rifling a shot into the net to send the home crowd into raptures.
Remo Stars expertly managed the closing stages, keeping their composure to seal the crucial three points. The victory sees them sit atop the NPFL table with 68 points from 35 matches — a testament to a season built on resilience, tactical discipline, and unyielding ambition.
This triumph marks a watershed moment for the club, signaling the rise of a new force in Nigerian football.
