AFCON 2025
Remo Stars got the better of Shooting in the battle of the stars at the Ikenne Stadium on matchday 14 of the Nigeria Premier Football League.
The Sky Blue Stars ended their streak of winless run with a 2-0 win over Shooting Stars over the Oluyole Warriors.
Alimi Sikiru put the home side ahead on the stroke of halftime via the penalty spot as he scored his second league goal of the season.
The home side were dominant for most part of the game while 10-man Shooting Stars struggled to impress in the derby.
Olamilekan Adedayo doubled the lead for Remo Stars after Mustapha Lawal parried the ball to his direction from Mawuena’s header.
The game ended 2-0 in favour of the Sky Blue Stars as they return to the summit of the league table with 26 points after 14 matches.
In other results, Ikorodu City extended their unbeaten run to five games. The Oga Boys defeated El Kanemi 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Second half goals from Shola Adelani and Cole Ayomide ensured victory for the home side as they move to the 5th spot on the log from 7th.
Champions Enugu Rangers also extended their unbeaten. The Flying Antelopes got a convincing 3-0 home win Lobi Stars as they extend their unbeaten run to seven matches.
Despite dropping points in Akure, Rivers United are still in second place with 26 points while Rangers and El Kanemi occupy the 3rd and 4th spots with 23 and 22 points respectively.
