Super Eagles B coach Daniel Ogunmodede continues his impressive push to win his first NPFL title with another impressive win with his Remo Stars.
Super Eagles B coach Daniel Ogunmodede continues his impressive quest to win his first NPFL title, guiding his Remo Stars to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Kwara United.
The win sees Remo Stars extend their lead at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to a commanding 10 points.
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 "Super Eagles B boss and his mentality monsters extend NPFL lead to 10 points after late blitz 2")
The Super Eagles B coach believes that his friend from Ikenne is already with the title after 22 matches played.
After suffering a setback against defending champions Enugu Rangers, Remo Stars swiftly returned to winning ways with a professional display at home in Ikenne on Thursday evening.
Ogunmodede’s “mentality monsters,” as his team has now been referred to, had to dig deep against United to secure the three points.
Samuel Anakwe celebrates the breathrough goal for Remo Stars.
The match started with Remo Stars applying early pressure. In the fifth minute, Sodiq Ismail beat his marker on the right and delivered a cross to Sikiru Alimi, who unfortunately headed wide.
Just seven minutes later, Tochuwku Michael came close with a curling shot that struck the woodwork, while teammate Adedayo was unable to capitalise on the rebound amid a crowded penalty area.
Remo Stars boss Daniel Ogunmodede.
As the first half progressed, Tochukwu forced a save from the goalkeeper with a well-placed freekick in the 20th minute, and shortly after, Alimi saw his lob from close range hit the bar.
In the 25th minute, Franck Mawuena thought he had scored with a header from a corner kick, but the referee disallowed it for a foul on the goalkeeper. The first half ended goalless at 0-0.
Sikiru Alimi (left) battles with a Kwara United defender.
After halftime, Seun Ogunribide was replaced by Haruna Hadi, and Remo continued to press for an opener. In the 67th minute, Nduka Junior came agonisingly close with a flicked header that hit the bar after good work from Samuel Anakwe, who had won a corner kick.
Finally, in the 79th minute, Remo Stars broke the deadlock when Samuel Anakwe headed home after the goalkeeper spilled Nduka Junior’s freekick.
Match winner, Haruna Hadi continues to impress at Remo Stars.
The victory was sealed in stoppage time when Hadi poked home from close range off a low shot by Ibrahim Shuaib.
With this victory, Remo Stars sit atop the NPFL standings with 51 points from 25 games, holding a commanding 10-point lead over second-placed Shooting Stars. Rivers United and Abia Warriors complete the top four.
Eric Chelle (s-r) with the Super Eagles B coaches led by Daniel Ogunmodede (second left).
Ogunmodede and his squad are now in a strong position to secure their first NPFL title as they continue their impressive campaign.
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