Ahmed Musa outshone as Kano Pillars fall to Super Eagles B coach, Remo Stars

Remo Stars vs Kano Pillars

Ahmed Musa outshone as Kano Pillars fall to Super Eagles B coach, Remo Stars

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 08:57 - 09.02.2025

Ahmed Musa and his Kano Pillars teammates were no match for the Super Eagles B coach in the Football League.

Nigeria B coach Daniel Ogunmodede is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for his first league title after Remo Stars claimed another victory in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

Remo were no match for Super Eagles icon Ahmed Musa and his Kano Pillars teammates following a 2-1 win in Ikenne on Saturday evening.

The home side opened the scoring early in the game, with Sikiru Alimi finding the net within the first five minutes after side-footing Seun Ogunribido’s low cross.

Abubakar Ibrahim then doubled the lead for the Sky Blue Stars in the 40th minute to make it a comfortable scoreline for the Stars before Kano Pillars managed to reduce the deficit just before halftime, with Abba Adam scoring for the visitors.

Daniel Ogunmodede chasing that first league title.

The second half saw both teams creating opportunities. Remo captain, Nduka Junior, came close with a free kick, and Akanni Qudus had a shot cleared off the line after dribbling past the Pillars goalkeeper.

Pillars also threatened, with club legend Rabiu Ali testing their hosts’ goalkeeper Kayode Bankole on multiple occasions.

Ahmed Musa (Photo Credit: Ahmed Musa/X)

Despite the late pressure from Kano Pillars, Remo Stars held on to secure the hard-fought but deserved victory at home.

The win was the sixth consecutive victory for Ogunmodede and his Stars in the league, extending their unbeaten run across competitions to eight matches.

Remo are looking comfortable at the top after the win against Pillars, with eight points separating them and second-placed Shooting Stars, who dug deep to seal a 1-0 win at home to Bendel Insurance also on Saturday.

Former Super Eagles boss Finidi George is 13 points behind and third with his Rivers United, with El-Kanemi Warriors completing the top four after a 1-0 win at home to Nasarawa United.