Leonard Ngenge delighted with debut goal in Remo Stars’ CAF Champions League win

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Remo Stars forward Leonard Ngenge expressed his excitement after scoring on his debut as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions recorded a commanding 4-0 first-leg victory over US Zilimadjou in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on Sunday.

“First of all I thank God for this,” Ngenge said after the match.

“I am excited scoring in my first game. The coach and teammates encouraged me.”

The young attacker admitted he felt some pressure going into the tie, especially following his experiences at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and stepping into a key role vacated by Remo’s former captain, Nduka Junior.

“It felt a bit under pressure due to what happened at CHAN 2024. Champions of NPFL last season and playing in the position of the former captain and a top player, I feel a bit under pressure. I will handle it. CHAN experience helped me,” he added.

The second leg will be played at MKO Abiola Sports Centre, Abeokuta on Friday, with Remo Stars carrying a strong advantage.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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