Journalist Slams NPFL After Sundowns Crush Remo Stars 5–1
Remo Stars’ CAF Champions League hopes suffered a major blow on Sunday after they were thrashed 5–1 by South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the first leg of their second-round clash at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta.
The visitors dominated from the start, taking a 2–0 lead at halftime through Tashreeq Matthews and Peter Shalulile. Sundowns maintained their momentum after the break, with Miguel Reisinho adding a third in the 60th minute before substitutes Arthur De Oliveira and Katlego Ntsabeleng completed the rout in the 74th and 84th minutes.
Remo Stars managed a consolation when Samson Olasupo struck from distance in the 76th minute, giving the home fans something to cheer.
Reacting to the defeat, UK-based Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana expressed frustration over Nigerian clubs’ struggles in Africa, saying, “How many times, and for how many years, do I have to keep saying the obvious?”
Daniel Ogunmodede’s side will now need a miracle in the return leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, where they must overturn a four-goal deficit to reach the Champions League group stage.
Enobong Ernest
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