Remo Stars continued their dominant run in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sunshine Stars on Saturday, securing their fifth consecutive victory and strengthening their grip at the top of the table.
Riding high on confidence after a thrilling comeback win against Abia Warriors, Remo Stars wasted no time asserting their authority. Alex Oyowah opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Ibrahim Abubakar doubled the lead in the 28th, leaving Sunshine Stars struggling to keep pace.
Despite falling behind early, the hosts fought back in the second half, with Matthew Samuel pulling one back in the 67th minute. Sunshine Stars pressed for an equalizer, but Remo Stars held firm, showcasing defensive resilience to protect their lead and see out the win.
The victory marked several milestones for the league leaders, including their fourth away triumph of the season, a fifth straight win, and an unbeaten streak that now extends to seven matches. With 45 points from 22 games, Remo Stars sit comfortably atop the table, holding a nine-point advantage over second-placed Shooting Stars.
Sunshine Stars, meanwhile, remain in 15th place with 24 points from 22 matches, still searching for consistency.
