Remo Stars Triumph Over Best Talent in High-Scoring Friendly
Remo Stars Football Club achieved a 5–3 victory over Best Talent Football Club in a friendly match held at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. The match featured a total of eight goals, with Best Talent staging a notable second-half comeback led by Usman Musa, who scored a hat-trick.
Remo Stars, managed by Kunle Soname, took an early lead with a goal in the 20th minute and doubled their advantage in the 26th minute, ending the first half at 2–0. In the second half, Remo Stars extended their lead to 3–0 before Best Talent, under Coach Farouk Yusuf, made tactical changes that revitalized their performance.
Usman Musa scored in the 63rd, 70th, and 90+2 minutes, leveling the score at 3–3. However, Remo Stars responded with two late goals in the 95th and 97th minutes, sealing the match at 5–3.
Coach Farouk Yusuf praised his team's effort but noted a loss of concentration led to their defeat.
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