REMO STARS BOSS PRAISES PLAYERS AFTER HARD-FOUGHT OPENING-DAY VICTORY

Remo Stars head coach Olumide Ajibolade has commended his players following their narrow 1-0 victory over Rovers FC in their Matchday One encounter.

Olalekan Malik scored the decisive goal to hand Remo Stars all three points in a keenly contested fixture.

Ajibolade admitted that the encounter was challenging, explaining that his team had to overcome several difficulties during the match.

The coach also disclosed that nervousness among some of his players, who are new to the league, affected their performance, but praised their determination to push through and secure victory.

Remo Stars will now turn their attention to their next assignment, an away fixture against Sunshine Stars in Akure, as they look to build on their winning start.