Even though they lost 3-1 to Heartland in Owerri on Thursday, Remo Stars still finished 2023 as the best team in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
I vow In the 50th minute, Heartland took the lead thanks to Anyanwu. Sikiru Alimi scored an equalizer nineteen minutes later.
Onyekachi Okafor and Chinedu Ike scored in stoppage time to seal the victory for the home team.
With 29 points after 16 games, Remo Stars are in first place.
With their 1-0 win over Niger Tonardoes, Lobi Stars jumped up to second position.
In the waning minutes of the game, Kumaga Suur netted the heroic goal.
The day’s lone away victory came from league champions Enyimba, who defeated Bayelsa United 2-1 in Yenagoa.
It wasn’t until the 65th minute that Ekenne Awazie put Enyimba ahead.
The squad rallied, and seven minutes later, Israel Consul scored to tie the game.
Just nine minutes before halftime, Chijioke Mbaoma scored the game-winning penalty for Enyimba.