Remo Stars edging closer to signing former Enyimba, Rivers United defender Anaemena

Ifeanyi Anaemena with Saudi Arabian club Al Nahda

NPFL Remo Stars edging closer to signing former Enyimba, Rivers United defender Anaemena

Jidechi Chidiezie 20:11 - 18.03.2023

At the moment, Remo Stars sit in fifth position in Group A with 14 points, after four wins, two draws and three defeats.

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Remo Stars, are reportedly edging closer to completing the signing of experienced defender Ifeanyi Anaemena.

The Ikenne-based club who started the 2023 NPFL with great form, conceded six goals in their last four matches prior to the league going on a mid-season break.

The drop in form have seen Remo Stars drop out of playoff qualification places to 5th in Group A.

Remo Stars looking to add Anaemena to defence

After a brief sojourn in Saudi Arabia, Anaemena, who has previously won two league titles with Enyimba, is reported to be nearing a comeback to the Nigerian top flight.

According to a report by ACL Sports, Remo Stars are keen to strengthen their defence following an injury setback, after centreback Segun Olalere suffered a knock.

“Ifeanyi Anaemena has been here for some days now,” a Remo Stars official revealed, as reported by ACL Sports.

After a brief stint with Rivers United, Ifeanyi Anaemena moved to Saudi Arabia to join Al Nahda in 2021.
After a brief stint with Rivers United, Anaemena moved to Saudi Arabia to join Al Nahda in 2021.

“He arrived almost at the same time as Junior Lokosa and a deal is being worked upon. As things stand, he could be signed any moment from now as the only issue delaying the deal is the salary agreement.”

After a brief stint with Rivers United, Anaemena moved to Al Nahda in 2021.

Remo Stars 9 points of Bendel Insurance

At the moment, Remo Stars sit in fifth position in Group A with 14 points, after four wins, two draws and three defeats.

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They are nine adrift Group A leaders Bendel Insurance and one, off Super 6 qualification places.

Upon return to the league, the Sky Blue Stars will play Nasarawa United at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne in a game week 10 fixture.

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