Abeokuta, Ogun State – Na today, we dey enter the new season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), and wetin we get? A serious battle between last season’s champions, Remo Stars, and the runner-up, Rivers United, wey go happen for MKO Abiola Sports Arena.
As we talk now, champions Remo Stars ready to defend their title for the first time after dem collect am last season. Na dem win their first-ever NPFL title last season, and dem dey look to turn Abeokuta ground into their home sweet home while dem stadium dey renovate for Ikenne. Rivers United wey finish second last season dey come with plenty fire in their belly! Dem don win seven out of their past meetings.
Today na the 12th time wey these two teams go face each other. The tie no dey chook eye, as both sides don dey prepare serious since last season. Last season, Rivers United collect four points from Remo in both legs, so e fit dey sweet dem for belly to turn the tide today.
For Rivers side, coach Finidi George don gather fresh players from everywhere, including new goalkeepers Ani Ozoemena and John Noble. Na hungry young boys wey sabi wen dem dey come to play – and if you wan know, dem also get experienced players like Nsi Effimi and Anthony Omaka join the mix.
On the other hand, Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede dey handle Super Eagles B team for CHAN, but him assistant, Sulaiman Kamil, dey ready to step in for the opening match. Wetin make e tight na say, nine of their players still dey catch birds with Eagles. But no shaking, dem don bring in plenty new legs like Malian duo Chaka Coulibaly and Adama Goita!
As e be now, both teams dey giddy to prove dem self. Remo Stars as reigning champions dey enter the pitch with confidence, promising to meet any challenge Rivers go throw dem way. Rivers United, on their own, dey come with hunger to prove say dem no go carry last from last season. E go sweet, my people!
Na so dem dey set to kick-off this thrilling season – the atmosphere go dey hot as dem fans dey expect drama, goals, and maybe some referee wahala too (you know how e be). Let dem show us wetin dem fit do on this opening day!
You fit believe say this match no be just another Sunday small match; na the start of the titans clash, where champions go defend their title against hungry challengers! Everybody dey watch as two top teams dey open their account for 2025/26 NPFL season.
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