Remo Stars Turn Coronation Day Into a Carnival with Dominant Win
Byline: IDNN Nigeria Football Desk
Date: 12 May 2025
Ikenne, Ogun State – Already crowned champions before kick-off, Remo Stars made sure their coronation was celebrated in style with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of Ikorodu City on matchday 37 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
Backed by a raucous home crowd and dignitaries including Governor Dapo Abiodun, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, and NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Sky Blue Stars overcame an early scare to assert their championship credentials with an emphatic performance.
How It Happened: A Goal-Fest for the Champions
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15’ – Ikorodu Strike First: Tosin Oyedokun stunned the crowd with a thunderous opener, capitalizing on a handling error from Remo keeper Serge Obassa.
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37’ – Equalizer: Sikiru Alimi tapped in his fifth of the season to restore parity.
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41’ – Shuaib Steps Up: Ibrahim Shuaib finished off a slick team move to put Remo ahead before halftime.
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52’ – Bello’s Brilliance: Babatunde Bello added a third, sending the fans into celebration mode.
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67’ – The Icing: Olamilekan Adedayo sealed it with a clinical finish for 4-1.
NPFL 2025 Table – Top 3 (After Matchday 37)
| Club | Points | Goal Diff | Status |
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| Remo Stars | 71 | +30 | 🏆 Champions |
| Enyimba | 65 | +21 | Runner-up |
| Abia Warriors | 60 | +14 | 3rd Place Race |
Champions’ Circle: Emotions and Excellence
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Sikiru Alimi: “It’s more than a goal; it’s history. This title is for our fans.”
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Governor Abiodun: “We promised to bring glory to Ogun. Today, Remo Stars fulfilled that.”
Ikorodu City’s Continental Dream Fades
The newcomers’ hopes of clinching a CAF Confederation Cup ticket were dented by the defeat. They remain on 56 points, four behind Abia Warriors with just one game left.
Final NPFL Fixtures (May 19)
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Remo Stars @ Bayelsa United
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Ikorodu City vs. Akwa United
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Abia Warriors vs. Rivers United
IDNN Takeaway
On a day of color, chants, and confetti, Remo Stars etched their name into Nigerian football history. From underdogs to top dogs, the champions showed class, courage, and killer instinct.
This was not just a coronation. It was a declaration.