As the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League reaches its climax, Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has urged his players to keep their heads, remain focused, and fight till the end.
Remo Stars will travel to Lafia to face Lobi Stars of Makurdi in the Matchday 35 encounter. The match will air live on StarTimes’ Beta Sports channel 244.
The skilled coach was displeased with his team’s performance against Kano Pillars at Remo Stadium in Ikenne, despite winning the encounter narrowly. Ogunmodede admitted that his side was fortunate to secure a 2-1 victory over Kano Pillars.
“It was unbelievable and incredible. I never thought we could get the maximum three points with what happened in the game,” Ogunmodede said.
“I think we had a not-too-good match, but I must salute the courage of the boys and their resilience to keep fighting till the end. Obviously, we had a poor game. After we scored in the sixth minute, we went to sleep and we were seriously dealt with in the early stages of the second half. It’s obvious they planned to rush in the opening period of the second half, and it paid off with a blunder from my goalkeeper. It’s one of those things, and the team generally didn’t do expectedly well.”
However, Ogunmodede believes that the game against Lobi Stars will be a different story. “What is at stake is high. We are almost there. We just need to work harder and keep fighting until the end.”
Remo Stars currently occupy third position in the league, with 59 points from 34 matches, closely following Rangers and Enyimba, who will clash this weekend in Enugu.
For Remo Stars to go top of the table this weekend, a specific set of circumstances must unfold. Firstly, Enugu Rangers and Enyimba must play out a draw, ensuring neither team gains an advantage. Secondly, Remo Stars need to win their match against Lobi Stars by a significant margin of seven goals to surpass Rangers’ goal difference and secure the top spot.
The title race promises to be an exciting finish, and fans can catch all the action live on StarTimes’ Beta Sports channel 244.
