Remo Stars
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Remo Stars Football Club is a professional football club based in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria. The club competes in the Nigeria Professional Football League, the top division of the Nigeria Football League system. They are nicknamed the Sky Blue Stars. In 2022, Remo Stars FC had a market value of €1.5 million.
History
The club was founded in 2004 by Kunle Soname as FC Dender.
In 2010, continuous hard work of the club saw them promoted to the second tier of Nigerian Football, the Nigeria National League (NNL). Further development saw the club's management re-brand its organization. The rebranding included a change of name when FC Dender relocated to its current base of Remoland and changed its name to "Remo Stars Football Club". They played in the top division of Nigerian football, the Nigerian Premier League after promotion in 2016.
In 2018, Remo Stars were relegated from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) to Nigeria National League.
In September 2021, Remo Stars secured promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after finishing second in Nigeria National League (NNL) playoff Group A.
On 27th April, 2025, Remo Stars defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0, through an 84th-minute goal by Olamilekan Adedayo, to secure their first ever Nigeria Premier Football League title. With this triumph, they became the first South-West club to win the title since 2000 when Julius Berger won it.
Remo Stars drew an average home attendance of 706 in the 2023–24 Nigeria Premier Football League.
The team competes in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and has garnered a reputation for its attacking style of play and strong youth development program. Remo Stars is dedicated to nurturing young players, providing them with the opportunity to excel and potentially move to higher leagues, both domestically and internationally.
With a passionate fan base and a strong community presence, Remo Stars aims to not only achieve success on the pitch but also to inspire the next generation of footballers in Nigeria. The club's vision is to become a leading name in African football, contributing to the growth and popularity of the sport in the region.