Nigerian Football

Remo Stars’ Teenage Sensation, Kenneth, Delighted With Debut

Published

7 years ago

July 21, 2017

BY OLADIMEJI OSHODE.

He could possibly the youngest player in the Nigerian Professional League. At 17, Kenneth Chisom made his debut on Wednesday when his club, Remo Stars battled to hold Shooting Stars of Ibadan to a 1-1 draw in Sagamu.
He is a product of Remo Stars Feeders team which is gradually being built to reposition the main team in the future.
The 17-year-old midfielder has expressed happiness after featuring in his side’s 1-1 draw against Shooting Stars Sporting Club.
The young and vibrant midfielder was part of the NPFL U17 All Stars that featured in this year’s Gauteng Future Champions Football tournament held in South Africa and he claims he was delighted he was able to contribute to his side’s display at home against the visiting Ibadan team.
He also participated for Nigeria when the Golden Eaglets played against the Baby Menas in Niamey for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and currently participating in the on-going Nationwide League One competition for Remo Stars Feeders.
“It is amazing, a great feeling,” Kenneth told Remo Stars Media
“I’m delighted to have been able to make my debut and contribute my quota to the draw we played on Wednesday in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
“I hope the Coach will give me more opportunity to showcase my talent to my club, country and also the world at large.”
The young lad might also be part of the team to travel to play Kano Pillars in Match Day 31 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Kenneth Chisom, second from left, as a member of the NPFL youth team

Nigerian Football

Rivers flow to the top!

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5 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Rivers United have launched themselves to the top of the log at the end of the match day 5 of the Nigeria Premier League. The Port Harcourt side beat Akwa United 2-1 to go afloat after initial leaders, Remo Stars crumbled to a 1-0 defeat at Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday.

It was Remo Stars’ first defeat in the season. Rivers United are now with 13 points. Stephen Mayo put Rivers United ahead after 31 minutes. But it turned a temporary lead as Akwa United bounced back almost at the blast of the referee’s whistle for the second half.

Friday Apollos levelled up for Akwa United before Ndifreke Effiong Udo scored the winner in the 85^th minute.

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

Nigerian Football

Enyimba’s duel with Katsina United plunges into darkness

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5 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Former Nigerian champions, Enyimba were coasting to a comfortable 3-0 lead before the game got enveloped by darkness.

The game could not be completed after 75 minutes when the floodlights of the arena suddenly went off.

According to a post on Enymba x-handle, the match will resume at 8.00 am on Monday “ as agreed by both teams and the match officials.”

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

Nigerian Football

Amuneke’s Heartland secures first win this season

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5 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Heartland finally got into winning ways on Sunday after the Owerri side secured a 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes.

The club, under former Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke had gone four matches without a win, finding themselves swimming in the murky waters of relegation.

A brace by Michael Ogu has lifted the club which climbed up to the 16^th position. They had begun the season badly losing at home to Enyimba and failing to win any of the subsequent three matches.

Sunday Results