By Akeem Busari
Defending champions Remo Stars will kick off the second half of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a thrilling South West derby against in-form Ikorodu City at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, on Wednesday.
All eyes will be on newly signed forward Azeez Agboola, who is expected to play a key role in the highly anticipated encounter. The exciting youngster recently joined Remo Stars from Lagos-based Nationwide League One (NLO) outfit, Tonic Football Club, and arrives with growing expectations.
Agboola, widely regarded as one of the most promising attacking talents in the country, has drawn admiration for his blistering pace, close control, creativity and football intelligence. His performances at grassroots level reportedly attracted interest from several top Nigerian clubs before Remo Stars secured his signature.
With the champions keen to maintain momentum in the title race, the fleet-footed attacker is tipped to make an immediate impact and could prove decisive as Remo Stars seek bragging rights in the fierce South West showdown. Follow www.krestnews.com