Soname rewards Remo Stars Ladies and Beyond Limits with ₦17M after historic season

By Dayo Awoniyi

Hon. Kunle Soname, Chairman of Remo Stars Football Club and prominent Nigerian sports philanthropist, has showered players and officials across the club’s teams with generous cash rewards and a brand-new car following an outstanding 2024/2025 football season.

In celebration of Remo Stars’ first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, Soname awarded the men’s team ₦25 million, praising their consistency, discipline, and character throughout the campaign.

The Ikenne-based side’s historic triumph marks a significant milestone after years of steady growth in Nigeria’s top flight.

The women’s team, Remo Stars Ladies — who only debuted in the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) two seasons ago — were rewarded ₦10 million for their impressive top-four finish, underscoring their rapid ascent as one of Nigerian women’s football’s most promising sides.

Soname also recognized the club’s youth development outfit, Beyond Limits FA, which recently clinched the B17 Elite trophy at the prestigious Gothia Cup 2025 in Sweden. The team received ₦5 million for flying Nigeria’s flag proudly on the international stage.

In appreciation of the club’s passionate supporters, the Remo Stars Supporters Club was gifted ₦2 million, with Soname commending their “unwavering support and electric presence both home and away.”

Highlighting the evening was the presentation of a brand-new car to standout midfielder Olamilekan Adedayo. His leadership and clutch performances during the title-winning campaign earned him this special recognition from the club.

Speaking at the celebratory event in Ikenne, Soname emphasized the importance of investing in excellence and motivation.

“We are building a legacy here. Everyone who plays a role deserves to be seen, heard, and appreciated. This is not just about winning; it’s about setting a standard in Nigerian football.”

Since its founding in 2004, Remo Stars FC has transformed from a local Ogun State club into a national football powerhouse under Soname’s visionary leadership.

His latest gesture cements his standing as one of Nigerian football’s most passionate and committed private investors.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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