President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on winning the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title.
The privately-owned Remo Stars secured their first-ever title on Sunday with three matches to spare after they defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in Ikenne-Remo.
Tinubu described the club’s success as ‘a milestone achievement that spotlights Ikenne and Ogun State’.
“President Tinubu describes the historic victory, four years after the team’s promotion to the elite league, as a testament to the hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit of the players, the coaching crew and the management,” a statement signed by Tinubu’s media aide Bayo Onanuga said on Monday.
“The President admires the team’s resilience and perseverance, noting their courage in pursuing success despite three previous near-misses in the race for the league title. He hopes their example will inspire other Nigerian clubs to pursue their dreams continuously with tenacity and optimism.
“He also commends the vision and commitment of the club’s owner and chairman, Mr. Kunle Soname. His investment in grassroots football—exemplified by the construction of the state-of-the-art stadium in Ikenne—has provided a vital foundation for the growth of sports in Nigeria.
“As Nigeria’s champions, Remo Stars have become Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Champions League. President Tinubu urges the team to deploy the same undaunting spirit and focus to win continental honours.
“He calls on football fans across Nigeria to rally behind the team as they carry the nation’s hopes onto the African stage.”
Remo Stars finished second in the each of the last two NPFL seasons before finally striking gold this term.
