Remo win pre season tournament at 3SC's expense

Published on: 02 October 2022

Remo Stars have emerged winner of the Optima Energy Gold Cup after edging pass Shooting Stars (3SC) on Saturday.

 

The Okenna base team defeated the team from Ibadan on penalties after a goalless affair in 90 minutes.

 

A final indeed it was as the two South West teams went head to head to outwit the other.

 

On the balance of things, Remo Stars could have gotten the victory within the regulation time, but decent goalkeeping from Bamidele forced tbe tie to penalties.

 

Cometh the hour, cometh goalkeeper Vincent Edafe who was Remo Stars lifeline to retaining the title.

 

Edafe saved two spot kicks of the Oluyule Warriors to ensure the Sky Blue Stars victory.

The triumph comes with a One Million Naira prize money and a beautiful gold-plated trophy for Remo Stars while 3SC was rewarded with half a million Na.

The most valuable player award went to Remo Stars captain, Nduka Junior.

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