It was Coronation Sunday for Remo Stars today as they were officially crowned NPFL champions for the first time in their history, while Abia Warriors also made history by finishing third to qualify to represent Nigeria in next yearβs CAF Confederation Cup.
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Remo Stars, who have long won the championship, got their crown today in front of their fans in Ikenne.
That was after smashed past Ikorodu City 4-1 to celebrate their coronation in super style.
They now have 71 points, 10 points clear of second-placed Rivers United.
It was also party time for Abia Warriors after they beat El Kanemi Warriors 2-1 at home to record an unassailable 60 points with only a round of matches to the end of the season.
This will be the first time the Umuahia club will qualify for an international tournament as they will feature in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.
Nasarawa United continued their climb up the league standings after a 3-2 home win over Enyimba.
NPFL leading scorer Anas Yusuf took his tally for the season to 18 after he scored one of the goals.
They are now ninth on the table with 52 points from 37 matches, very much safe from relegation.
Kano Pillars beat Shooting Stars 3-1 at home with Ahmed Musa grabbing a brace.
The Super Eagles star has now fired 10 goals this season.
Pillars are now seventh on the table with 53 points. Β
Sunshine Stars became the second team after Lobi Stars to be relegated after they fell 2-1 at home to Niger Tronadoes.
There were also home wins for Kwara United, Akwa United, Enugu Rangers, Bendel Insurance and Plateau United.
