NPFL: Ogunmodede Tells Remo Stars to Stay Focused as they Battle Lobi
As the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reaches its climax this weekend, Remo Stars Head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has admonished his players to keep their heads, remain focused and fight till the end.
Remo Stars will travel to Lafia to be the guest of Lobi Stars of Makurdi in the Match-day 35 encounter. The match will air live on StarTimes’ Beta Sports channel 244.
The gifted gaffer was displeased with his wards' performance against Kano Pillars at Remo Stadium in Ikenne despite winning the encounter narrowly.
Ogunmodede did not hide his feelings admitting that his side was lucky to beat Kano Pillars by 2-1.
"It was unbelievable and Incredible. I never thought we could get the maximum three points with what happened in the game,” Ogunmodede confessed.
“I think we had a not-too-good match but I must salute the courage of the boys and their resilience to keep fighting till the end.
"Obviously, we had a poor game. After we scored in the sixth minute, we went to sleep and we were seriously dealt with in the early stages of the second half. It’s obvious they planned to rush in the opening period of the second half and it paid off with a blunder from my goalkeeper. It’s one of those things and the team generally didn’t do expectedly well.”
Ogunmodede however believes that the game against Lobi Stars will be a different ball game.
"What is at stake is high. We are almost there. We just needed to work harder and keep fighting until the end."
Remo Stars currently occupy third position in the league, which airs live on StarTimes, with 59 points from 34 matches closely following Rangers and Enyimba who will slug it out this weekend in Enugu.
For Remo Stars to go top of the table this weekend, a specific set of circumstances must unfold. Firstly, Enugu Rangers and Enyimba must play out a draw, ensuring neither team gains an advantage. Secondly, Remo Stars need to win their match against Lobi Stars by a significant margin of seven goals to surpass Rangers' goal difference and secure the top spot.