Remo Stars head coach Olumide Ajibolade has lauded the resilience of his squad following their narrow 1-0 triumph over Rovers FC in their opening league fixture. The crucial matchday one encounter was decided by a lone strike from Olalekan Malik, handing the Remo Stars a winning start to the campaign.
Reflecting on the match, Ajibolade acknowledged that the contest proved to be extremely challenging due to several external factors that fell outside their direct management.
"It was a very difficult game because we dealt with a lot of issues that we couldn't control," Ajibolade explained during his post-match media session.
He further noted that the youthful nature of the squad contributed to some early tension on the pitch, though the players managed to overcome the pressure to secure maximum points.
"The boys are new to the league, and there was nervousness among them, but they were able to push on to get the winning goal," he added.
"Overall, I'm pleased with the performance of the players; it's good to have three points. We take that and move on."
What lies ahead for Remo Stars?
Following this successful opening outing, the Ikenne-based club is set to turn its attention to the next fixture. Remo Stars will make the trip to Akure to face Sunshine Stars in an upcoming week-two encounter as they look to build momentum in the ongoing season.