President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024-2025 Nigerian Premier Football League title.
In a post on his X handle, Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy describes the feat as “a milestone achievement that spotlights Ikenne and Ogun State”.
Onanuga states, “President Tinubu describes the historic victory, four years after the team’s promotion to the elite league, as a testament to the hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit of the players, the coaching crew and the management”.
Continuing, “The President admires the team’s resilience and perseverance, noting their courage in pursuing success despite three previous near-misses in the race for the league title.
“He hopes their example will inspire other Nigerian clubs to pursue their dreams continuously with tenacity and optimism. He also commends the vision and commitment of the club’s owner and chairman, Mr. Kunle Soname.
“His investment in grassroots football—exemplified by the construction of the state-of-the-art stadium in Ikenne—has provided a vital foundation for the growth of sports in Nigeria.
“As Nigeria’s champions, Remo Stars have become Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Champions League”.
The statement concludes that “President Tinubu urges the team to deploy the same undaunting spirit and focus to win continental honours. He calls on football fans across Nigeria to rally behind the team as they carry the nation’s hopes onto the African stage”.
About Remo Stars Football Club (Source: Wikipedia)
Remo Stars Football Club is a professional football club based in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria. The club competes in the Nigeria Professional Football League, the top division of the Nigeria Football League system. They are nicknamed the Sky Blue Stars. In 2022, Remo Stars FC had a market value of €1.5 million.
