Remo Stars finally snapped their winless streak in the Nigeria Premier Football League when they overturned a 1–0 home deficit to beat El‑Kanemi Warriors 2–1 in a dramatic tie at Ikenne.
The visitors took the lead shortly before the hour mark through Jonas Emmanuel, silencing the Ikenne faithful. But the Sky Blue Stars refused to buckle.
In the 88th minute, Victor Mbaoma converted a penalty to level matters. Deep into added time, Michael Ibe struck the winner, sparking jubilant celebrations in the Remo camp.
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Remo’s previous three fixtures had all ended in defeat (to Katsina United, Kwara United and Nasarawa United), marking a period of considerable pressure on the team. This result therefore provided much-needed relief and momentum.
Editorial
When a club of Remo Stars’ ambition endures a sequence of defeats, the concern is not only about the lost points but the erosion of belief and the shift in identity. Their comeback win against El-Kanemi Warriors signifies more than three points it marks a potential turnaround of mindset.
Trailing at home in front of their supporters, the urgency to respond became the defining moment. The equaliser from Mbaoma, the late winner from Ibe these were not just goals, they were declarations “We are still in this.” In a league where psychological momentum often outweighs tactical nuance, this result may serve as a reset.
The challenge for Remo now is to convert this emotional lift into consistency. The past defeats weighed heavily this victory must not be an outlier. If Remo are serious contenders, this is their pivot. For South-West Nigerian football watchers, it is a sign that their club can pivot under pressure, and that structure, resilience and character still matter.
Did You Know?
- Before this match, Remo Stars had lost their previous three NPFL games against Katsina United, Kwara United and Nasarawa United.
- The equaliser came from a penalty by Victor Mbaoma in the 88th minute.
- The winning goal was scored deep into stoppage time by Michael Ibe.
- Remo Stars’ infrastructure includes one of the more developed football complexes in Nigeria, combining stadium, hostel and training facilities in Ikenne.
- The victory over El-Kanemi Warriors ended the Sky Blue Stars’ longest winless streak of the current season, alleviating mounting pressure on coach Daniel Ogunmodede and the squad.
