Remo Stars Release First Statement After NPFL Relegation
Remo Stars have released their first official statement following the club’s relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League at the end of the 2025/26 season.
The Sky Blue Stars confirmed on Monday that they will compete in the Nigeria National League next season after failing to avoid the drop on the final day of the campaign.
Remo Stars were relegated after playing out a draw against Bendel Insurance in their last league match on Sunday.
In the statement released by the club, the management described the relegation as painful for everyone connected to the team, including supporters, players, staff and management.
“FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE 2025/26 NIGERIA PREMIER FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON, REMO STARS WILL NOW COMPETE IN THE NIGERIA NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NEXT SEASON,” the statement read.
“THIS OUTCOME IS HEARTBREAKING FOR EVERYONE CONNECTED TO THE CLUB, OUR SUPPORTERS, PLAYERS, STAFF, MANAGEMENT, AND THE ENTIRE REMO STARS FAMILY WHO HAVE INVESTED THEIR EMOTIONS, ENERGY, AND BELIEF INTO THIS JOURNEY.”
The club admitted that expectations were high but they failed to produce the performances needed to remain in the top division.
“WE UNDERSTAND THE DISAPPOINTMENT AND FRUSTRATION THIS SEASON HAS BROUGHT.
“THE EXPECTATIONS ATTACHED TO THIS CLUB WERE HIGH, AND RIGHTLY SO. UNFORTUNATELY, WE DID NOT DELIVER THE PERFORMANCES OR CONSISTENCY REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN OUR PLACE IN THE DIVISION. WE TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THAT FAILURE.”
The former NPFL champions also thanked supporters for standing by the team throughout the difficult season.
“TO OUR FANS WHO FILLED THE STANDS, SUPPORTED THE TEAM ONLINE, AND STOOD BY US EVEN DURING OUR DARKEST MOMENTS; THANK YOU. YOUR LOYALTY MEANS EVERYTHING.”
Remo Stars added that attention has now shifted towards rebuilding the club ahead of next season in the NNL.
“OUR FOCUS NOW TURNS TOWARD REBUILDING WITH PURPOSE AND DETERMINATION. IMPORTANT DECISIONS WILL BE MADE AND EVERY EFFORT WILL BE DIRECTED TOWARD RETURNING THIS CLUB TO WHERE IT BELONGS.”
