Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has gifted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Remo Stars ₦10 million in celebration of their remarkable 2024/25 title triumph.
Currently on loan at Galatasaray, Osimhen reportedly split the ₦10 million donation between the players and the technical crew, with ₦5 million going to each group. He made the announcement during a personal video call to the team.
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Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede confirmed the contribution in an interview with Punch Sports Extra.
Osimhen’s generous gesture comes in recognition of Remo Stars’ historic achievement—clinching their first-ever NPFL title following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday.
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With three games still remaining in the season, Remo Stars secured the championship by reaching 68 points, a full 10 points ahead of second-placed Rivers United. The title-winning goal came in the 84th minute, courtesy of Olamilekan Adedayo, during their home match in Ikenne.
This victory marks Remo Stars as the first privately-owned club to win the NPFL since Julius Berger’s triumph in 2000, and the first team from Southwest Nigeria to lift the trophy in 25 years.
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