Remo Stars In Great Comeback As MTN/ NPFL/LaLiga U15 Tournament Begins

Defending Champions, The Remo Stars U15 crew, made a terrific comeback on the opening day of the 2023 MTN/NPFL/LaLiga U15 event, which began on Thursday at Ikenne, Ogun State the place a complete of 16 groups are collaborating on this 12 months’s version.

The younger ambassadors from Remo had conceded two first-half targets to the Lobi Stars U15 crew of Makurdi however fought again to win 3-2.

Kenneth Mshi struck twice for Lobi Stars. Within the second half, Emmanuel Adeboye scored from the spot to scale back the deficit for Remo Stars, and a few minutes later, parity was restored as Yusuf equalized the scores at 2-2. Seun Akanji’s acrobatic strike late within the sport secured the victory for Remo Stars. Akanji’s objective thrilled the spectators, together with the Chairman of Remo Stars, Kunle Soname, in addition to representatives of the varied sponsors.

Soname described the efficiency by Remo Stars as great. “These younger stars simply jogged my memory of Atlanta ’96 Olympics Video games, the place our boys got here from behind to beat Brazil. I virtually thought victory can be not possible for Remo Stars on this sport after conceding two first-half targets. I salute the younger lads from Lobi Stars for the nice sport.”

Consultant of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF), Mr. Ganiyu Majekodunmi, who stood in for the NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, urged the gamers to make good use of their participation on the event.

The Head of Communications, NPFL, Harry Iwuala, recommended the sponsors and companions of the event, saying that it has supplied the younger gamers an avenue to realize their goals within the occupation.

“This event began in 2016, and it has continued to end up good soccer gamers. It has helped within the growth of the sport within the nation,” he stated.

Iwuala urged soccer directors to emulate the administration of Remo Stars by constructing sports activities amenities for the youth and soccer within the nation.

“We thank MTN, LaLiga, ValueJet, and all our companions for this event, and we’re very impressed with what has been achieved previously seven years,” Iwuala said.

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