2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 27: Remo Stars coach, Ogunmodede, admits fatigue in team as league crown hots up

Posted : 03 March 2025

Remo Stars coach Daniel Ogunmodede has admitted that fatigue played a role after his team labored to a narrow 1-0 victory over visiting Plateau United FC in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 27 fixture.

However, Ogunmodede praised his team's resilience, emphasizing their relentless fight despite exhaustion and the pressure of the title race.

Despite the victory, the Sky Blue Stars have kept their NPFL title hopes alive with a crucial step forward, securing a tense 1-0 win over struggling Plateau United on Sunday.

A solitary strike from mid-season signing Samson Olasupo was enough to separate the sides, extending the gap to 12 points ahead of second-placed Rivers United, who still have a game in hand. However, it was far from a straightforward win.

Daniel Ogunmodede’s men had to dig deep against a Mbwas Mangut-led Plateau United side desperate to escape the relegation zone.

In a game of two contrasting halves, the visitors showed their fighting spirit, but Remo Stars held firm.

Ogunmodede reflected on the journey so far, the impact of fatigue, and the road ahead.

“The fewer the games, the tougher it becomes”

“The fewer the games, the tougher it becomes. So we expected this. Considering the position of most of these teams coming to play us at home, Plateau United is a very good team, and they don’t want to be relegated.

“You could see from the way they played today—they gave us a very good fight. They understand how important the points are for them.

“But it was even more important for us, so we fought for it. In the end, maybe the better side won.”

Ogunmodede admitted that fatigue affected his team’s performance but commended his players’ determination.

“Yeah, of course, fatigue was a significant factor in our performance today. But that’s why I need to give big kudos to the players for fighting relentlessly.

“We had two tough games within five days, traveled over eight hours—a lot of fatigue, a lot of it. But it’s not an excuse. If we had dropped points today, no one would have accepted any excuses.”

The coach also dismissed any notions of complacency as Remo Stars continued their push at the top of the table.

“I think people already believe we are there, but we know we are not. That’s why we fought hard today. Because failure is not an option. There are no excuses for failure.”

“We’ll fight for all 33 points left”

With 11 games remaining in the season, Ogunmodede made it clear that his team would not ease up.

“We’ll fight for all the 33 points left. That’s what we’re paid to do, and we’ll do it diligently.”

2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 27: Remo Stars coach, Ogunmodede, admits fatigue in team as league crown hots up

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