President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on winning the Nigerian Premier Football League season of 2024–2025, calling the accomplishment a significant turning point that places Ikenne and Ogun State squarely in the national spotlight.
Tinubu praised the Remo Stars players, coaching staff, and management for their “hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit” in a statement released Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
He commended the team’s tenacity and fortitude, pointing out their resolve despite earlier setbacks.
“Their courage in pursuing success despite three previous near-misses in the race for the league title is admirable.
“I hope their example will inspire other Nigerian clubs to pursue their dreams continuously with tenacity and optimism,” Tinubu said.
The President also extended special recognition to the club’s owner and chairman, Mr. Kunle Soname, applauding his commitment to the development of grassroots football.
He noted that Soname’s investment, particularly the construction of a state-of-the-art stadium in Ikenne, had provided a vital foundation for the growth of sports in Nigeria.
With the NPFL title secured, Remo Stars will now represent Nigeria in the CAF Champions League.
President Tinubu urged the team to maintain their “undaunting spirit and focus” as they aim for continental honours.
He further called on football fans across the country to support the team as they embark on their journey on the African stage.