Abeokuta: By Our Sports REPORTER. Published, Monday, July 18, 2022
Remo Stars have secured a place in next season’s CAF Confederations Cup as the season ends. The Stars secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory against Niger Tornadoes.
The sky blue Stars needed a victory on the final day of the season to complete an outstanding historic outing, which placed them in third position on the Chart Table of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Rivers United and Plateau United also secured spots at the CAF Confederation Cup..
Remo Stars just gained promotion into the Nigerian top-flight, but they took the league by storm.
As it appeared they were not going to emerge a victor at the onset then tey soon got a lieline in the 30th minute, which excited them to hardened their pisition of play.
They won a penalty and Andy Okpe was on hand to convert it from the spot.
The 21-year-old was not done yet, and just two minutes after the break, Okpe got his second and Remo’s second.
Okpe then completed his hattrick to ensure a 3-0 victory for Remo Stars at home, and a continental ticket.
Rivers United already sealed the title three weeks ago, and sealed a spot in next season’s CAF Champions League.
Plateau United also join them, as they finished second, seven points behind Rivers United.
Two-time Champions League winners Enyimba finished seventh, while last season’s NPFL winners Akwa United were ninth.
At the bottom of the table is Katsina United, who lost away at Wikki Tourists. Heartland FC beat Kwara United at home, but they still got relegated. They are joined by Kano Pillars, and MFM FC.
Kano Pillars suffered heartbreak when they were docked six points for misconduct in the 2021/22 season.
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