NPFL: Remo Stars secure late win to finish year top of the log

Remo Stars Sporting Membership will keep high of the Nigeria Premier Soccer League log following their win within the final recreation of the 12 months over challengers, Lobi Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com experiences.

Late targets from Sikiru Alimi and Olamilekan Adams sealed a 2-0 win over the Markudi based mostly facet for the Sky Blue Stars on the Remo Stars Stadium on Thursday.

With the 2 sides searching for to finish the 12 months on the zenith of the league standings, it was going to be an enthralling encounter.

The Ikenne based mostly facet began with the momentum with early try at aim by Olamilekan Adedayo and Alimi near the tip of the primary part.

Lobi Stars additionally examined Bankole earlier within the recreation and will have been a aim up on the finish of the sport, however twice Bankole was known as into motion and twice he saved the day.

The second half noticed extra of the hosta as Dayo Ojo and Samad Kadiri in thick of issues pushing for the opener.

The entry Olamilekan Adams breathed life into the Remo Stars workforce as goalkeeper Fortunate saved the attacking midfielder’s try within the 72nd minute.

It was only a matter of time earlier than the impasse shall be damaged after a number of push for a aim by the house workforce particularly at a degree when the guests thought they have been leaving the stadium with a degree.

Alimi, a minute into extra time scored his tenth aim of the season with a glancing header from the help of Olamilekan Adams.

3 minutes later, the supplier turned the aim scorer as Adams Olamilekan pounced on a unfastened ball within the space and slam residence a second.

With the win, put Remo Stars high after 15 matches on 29 factors, a degree higher than Doma United who’re second and three factors forward of Lobi Stars who’re third.

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