Remo Stars in great comeback as MTN/ NPFL/LaLiga U15 tournament begins

La Liga Ambassador in Nigeria, Mutiu Adepoju (left); Chairman, Ogun State Football Association, Alh. Ganiyu Majekodunmi; Brand, Digital, and Marketing Communications Lead, ValueJet, Aisha Adams; President, Remo Stars FC, Hon. Kunle Soname; Manager, Sponsorship & Promotion, MTN Nigeria, Njide Ken-Odogwu; and Head, Special Projects, Nigeria Professional Football League, at the press briefing of the 5th NPFL U15 Youth League, supported by MTN, which held at Remo Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State

Defending Champions, Remo Stars U15 team, made a great comeback on the opening day of 2023 MTN/NPFL/LaLiga U15 tournament, which started on Thursday at Ikenne, Ogun State.

The young ambassadors from Remo had conceded two first half goals to Lobi Stars U15 team of Makurdi, but fought back to win 3-2.

Kenneth Mshi struck twice for Lobi Stars. In the second half, Emmanuel Adeboye scored from the spot to reduce the deficit for Remo Stars, and some minutes later, parity was restored as Yusuf equalized scores at 2-2. Seun Akanji’s acrobatic strike late in the game secured the victory for Remo Stars. Akanji’s goal thrilled the spectators, including the Chairman of Remo Stars, Kunle Soname, as well as representatives of the various sponsors.

Speaking with The Guardian, Soname described the performance by Remo Stars as wonderful. “These young stars just reminded me of Atlanta ’96 Olympics Games, where our boys came from behind to beat Brazil. I almost thought victory would be impossible for Remo Stars in this game after conceding two first-half goals. I salute the young lads fro Lobi Stars for the good game.”

Before the first match of the competition, a press conference was held, with the management of communication giants, MTN Nigeria, vowing to