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Ogun SWAN Congratulates Remo Stars’ on Continental Qualification

By Web News 682

The Ogun State Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has congratulated the management and technical staff of Remo Stars Football Club, Ikenne, Ogun State for the club’s first-ever continental qualification.

SWAN, in a congratulatory letter, addressed to the club’s Chairman, Otunba Kunle Soname and jointly signed by its Chairman, Hakeem Akintunde Secretary, Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji said the team’s qualification for the CAF Confederations Cup was not by sheer luck, but the result of a dint of hard work, dedication, and commitment of both players, technical staff, and management of the club to redefine football management in Nigeria and put the state on the world map.

They noted that Remo Stars’ continental qualification is coming 35 years after the then Abiola Babes represented the state on the continent as the first Ogun state-based football club in 1987.

The association urged the players to continue to work with determination and motivation to maintain the momentum in the elite division of the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL.

They expressed optimism that, Remo Stars’ success would motivate the state-owned Gateway United Football Club, Stormers FC of Abeokuta and Ijebu United in working hard next season and join the sky blue team in the elite division.

Olusegun Folarin

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VIDEO : Gunshots as 3SC Fans Protest in Ibadan

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Supporters of Shooting Stars Sports club of Ibadan on Wednesday evening, threw caution to the wind after the club played 1 1 draw against visiting Remo Stars at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba.

The visitors shot into the lead through a penalty kick in the seventh minute of the encounter, while the Oluyole Warriors levelled up with a header from Ebuka Anaekwe four minutes later.

The Protesters were also alleged to have attacked a Journalist, Tobi Adepoju during the protest.

Some hoodlums had on the twenty second of May 2022, attacked the Chairman of Oyo State Sports Council, Chief Gbenga Adewusi after Shooting Stars Sports club played a 1-1 draw with MFM in one of the NPFL week 29 matches at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

Hoodlums Injure Oyo Sports Council Boss, after 3SC Home Draw

Olaolu Fawole

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Gateway United Congratulates Remo Stars, 3SC For Picking NPFL Tickets

By Web News 725

Gateway United have described the return of Remo Stars and 3SC of Ibadan to the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, as a meritorious and deserving promotion.

The acting General Manager of Gateway United, Niyi Soleye stated this in a congratulatory message to the two southwestern teams that picked the two available slots for southern teams in the just concluded Super 8 playoff organised by the Nigeria National League.

Mr Soleye who expressed excitement over the teams qualification to the elite division of Nigerian league also commended them for their zeal, doggedness and determination displayed to come out on top.

He noted that the NNL provided a level playing field and Remo Stars and 3SC did prove their mettle.

Mr Soleye wished both teams a good stay in NPFL.

Olusegun Folarin

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We will aim for a convincing win against Ekiti United – 3SC Boss

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Chief Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Edith Olumide Agoye, said his side will go for a convincing win in their final group game of thhe NNL Super 8 playoff against Ekiti United on Thursday.

In his post-match interview after his team was held to a 1-1draw by Remo Stars on Thursday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, the Shooting Stars’ coach explained that with the outcome of his team’s first two games, they are left with no option than to win the third game against the Ado-Ekti based side.

In his words, Esin, as the gaffer is fondly called, said, “We would have loved to win this match to confirm our promotion to the NPFL but unfortunately it didn’t happen.” 

“We have four points with a game to go, Remo Stars have four points with a game to go, so we are going to approach the last match with the aim of winning, ” stated the 3SC chief tactician.

Speaking on the encounter with Remo Stars, the former Gateway of Abeokuta coach, said he was impressed with the performance of his boys, even though he attributed the late equalizer conceded to a slight loss of concentration.

The Ibadan soccer Lords were heading to their second straight win of the tournament until Agbeko Morgan scored a late leveler after substitute, Anthony Okachi, had put the Oluyole Warriors ahead.

The result means both 3SC and Remo Stars will go into their final group games with four points each, having won their opening games against Insurance and Ekiti United.

On Thursday, Shooting Stars will battle Ekiti United at 11.30am while Remo Stars will confront Insurance of Benin in a match slated to hold at 6pm.

Tosin Omojola

Media Officer, 3SC.