President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Remo Stars Football Club following their triumph in the 2024-2025 Nigerian Premier Football League, a landmark feat that shines a spotlight on Ikenne and Ogun State.
He hailed the club’s “hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit” in clinching the title, just four years after joining the top-flight league. The President praised the players, coaching crew, and management for their dedication and tenacity, especially after three previous close calls in their title pursuits.
President Tinubu also acknowledged the critical role played by the club’s owner and chairman, Mr. Kunle Soname. He lauded Soname’s grassroots investments and the establishment of a “state-of-the-art stadium in Ikenne,” which he said was a key pillar for sports development in Nigeria.
With the NPFL crown secured, Remo Stars will now represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League. President Tinubu encouraged the team to carry forward their “undaunting spirit and focus” in a bid to secure success on the continental front.
He concluded by urging fans nationwide to support the team as they carry “the nation’s hopes onto the African stage.”
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President Tinubu celebrated Remo Stars’ historic league win and charged them to replicate their fighting spirit in the CAF Champions League, while praising their owner’s contribution to grassroots football.
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