By Jude Obafemi
Remo Stars Football Club, the reigning Nigeria Premier Football League champions, have extended the contract of their goalkeeper, Sabitu Abiola, until 2027. The announcement, made via the club’s official X account on an unspecified date in 2025, confirms Abiola’s continued role with the Ikenne-based team. The 2024/2025 season saw Remo Stars clinch their first-ever league title, defeating Niger Tornadoes 1-0 on 27 April 2025, with a decisive goal from Olamilekan Adedayo. Abiola, a key squad member, has now solidified his place in the Sky Blue Stars’ future plans.
Abiola’s extension aligns with Remo Stars’ ambition to maintain their competitive edge in Nigerian football. The club, founded in 2004 by Kunle Soname, has risen steadily, earning promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League in 2016 and achieving a historic title win in 2025. Abiola, listed among the squad’s goalkeepers alongside Kay Bankole and Adebiyi Marcel Serge Obassa, has contributed to the team’s defensive solidity. In the 2023/2024 season, Remo Stars conceded only four goals in home matches, a testament to their robust backline.
The contract renewal reflects the club’s strategy to retain core players as they prepare for the 2025/2026 campaign and potential continental competitions. Abiola’s commitment follows the recent extension of head coach Daniel Ogunmodede, who signed a deal until 2027, aiming to lead the club to further domestic and CAF Champions League success. The goalkeeper’s role will be critical as Remo Stars face upcoming challenges, including their next league campaign.
Club officials have not disclosed specific details of Abiola’s contract, such as financial terms or performance incentives. However, the announcement on X, underscores the club’s focus on building fan engagement and regional pride in Ogun State. Abiola’s decision to stay signals confidence in the club’s vision, which has been praised by league enthusiasts for its discipline and professionalism following their 2025 title triumph.
Fans anticipate that Abiola’s experience will bolster Remo Stars’ pursuit of sustained dominance. The club’s consistent performances, including back-to-back second-place finishes in 2022 and 2023, highlight their growing stature. With Abiola in goal and Ogunmodede at the helm, Remo Stars aim to defend their title and make an impact in African competitions, starting with their next CAF Champions League campaign in August 2025.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
