Remo Stars to return to Ikenne home ground after renovations
Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions Remo Stars are set to return to their stadium in Ikenne after major renovation works. The club had played home matches in Abeokuta for five months due to the upgrades. Kunle Soname, club chairman, confirmed the stadium is ready and certified for use. Head coach Daniel Ogunmodede believes the move could help revive their league campaign.
Match highlights
- Remo Stars will host Ikorodu City at their Ikenne stadium on January 7 for their NPFL matchday 20 fixture.
- The team had opened the season with a 1-1 draw against Rivers United on August 22, 2025, and suffered home defeats to Rangers International on November 13 and Bendel Insurance on Sunday, December 21.
- Renovation of the pitch was completed and certified by a FIFA inspection team, according to Kunle Soname.
- The club struggled in Abeokuta, currently sitting 16th on the NPFL table with 22 points from 19 matches.
- Head coach Daniel Ogunmodede is on national team duty at the 2025 AFCON and previously linked the team's struggles to playing away from Ikenne.
