Remo Stars and Rangers return to winning ways with crucial NPFL victories over Wikki Tourists and Katsina United to boost league positions

Remo Stars and Rangers return to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as both clubs secured vital victories on Monday to revive their league campaigns.

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At the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, defending champions Remo Stars overcame Wikki Tourists 2–0 in a hard-fought contest.

After suffering consecutive league defeats to Plateau United and Abia Warriors, the Sky Blue Stars needed a response—and they delivered.

Despite dominating the first half, Remo Stars were wasteful in front of goal, with missed opportunities from Olamilekan Adedayo and Ibrahim Shuaib.
The breakthrough finally came in the 79th minute when Adama Goita turned in an Ibrahim Abubakar cross at the back post.

With confidence growing, Alex Oyowah sealed the victory in the 90th minute, capitalising on a goalkeeping error to ensure all three points.

The result lifts Daniel Ogunmodede’s side to ninth on the NPFL table with 10 points from six matches.

In Enugu, Rangers International resumed their rain-delayed fixture against Katsina United and earned a narrow 1–0 win at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.
The match, which was postponed on Sunday due to a waterlogged pitch, resumed Monday morning.

It took just 25 minutes of resumed play for the Flying Antelopes to strike, with Godwin Obaje netting the decisive goal from a low cross.

Rangers were later reduced to ten men after Jerry was sent off for a reckless tackle, but they held firm to secure their second win of the season.

result moves Rangers up to 13th with eight points and a game in hand against Abia Warriors, while Katsina United stay 10th on nine points.

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Rangers will be back in action on Wednesday as they host Abia Warriors in a rescheduled matchday four clash, while Remo Stars will travel to face Katsina United, aiming to build on their fresh momentum.