By Orkula Shaagee
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday charged players, technical crew and management of Remo Stars FC of Ikenne to apply the same spirit and commitment it used in winning the Nigeria Premier League title to win the CAF Champions League title for Nigeria.
In a statement, congratulating the soccer lords yesterday, Tinubu urged other Nigerian clubs to be inspired by the achievement of Remo Stars to always aspire for successes.
President Tinubu describes the historic victory, four years after the team’s promotion to the elite league, as a testament to the hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit of the players, the coaching crew and the management.
“The President admires the team’s resilience and perseverance, noting their courage in pursuing success despite three previous near-misses in the race for the league title.
“He hopes their example will inspire other Nigerian clubs to pursue their dreams continuously with tenacity and optimism.
“He also commends the vision and commitment of the club’s owner and chairman, Mr. Kunle Soname. His investment in grassroots football—exemplified by the construction of the state-of-the-art stadium in Ikenne—has provided a vital foundation for the growth of sports in Nigeria.
“President Tinubu urges the team to deploy the same undaunting spirit and focus to win continental honours.
He called on football fans across Nigeria to rally behind the team as they carry the nation’s hopes onto the African stage,” Tinubu said in the statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.