Shuaibu Ibrahim's Goal makes the difference for Remo Stars

 

In an electrifying encounter at the Ikenne Stadium, Shuaibu Ibrahim's early goal secured a 1-0 victory for Remo Stars over Sunshine Stars in the Oduduwa Derby. 

The decisive moment came in the 7th minute when Ibrahim expertly finished a well-timed pass from central defender Anaemena. His strike proved to be the difference as the Remo side held firm against a resilient Sunshine Stars team.

Kennedy Boboye's Sunshine Stars entered the match with high hopes of either a win or at least a draw, but they found themselves stifled by a determined Remo Stars defense. Despite Sunshine Stars' best efforts, including several attacking forays, they were unable to breach the well-organized Ikenne backline.

Remo Stars dominated possession throughout the match, controlling the tempo and creating the majority of the scoring opportunities. Their robust performance was evident as they thwarted Sunshine Stars' attempts to equalize.

The win was crucial for Remo Stars, propelling them to the top of the NPFL table with a perfect record of 6 points from their first two matches. This victory also extended their favorable head-to-head record against Sunshine Stars to five wins and two draws from eleven encounters.

Overall, it was a display of solid defensive work and efficient attacking that saw Remo Stars emerge victorious, underlining their strong start to the season.