Head coach Remo Stars FC Daniel Ogunmodede is confident that the Ikenne-based side will put up a good fight when they trade tackles with Morocco’s AS FAR this week, Soccernet.ng reports.
Remo Stars are poised for a return to continental football as they prepare to host Morocco’s AS FAR in the preliminary round of the 2024/25 CAF Champions League.
After finishing second in the Nigerian league last season, trailing only champions Rangers International, the NPFL team earned their place in Africa’s premier club competition.
This upcoming fixture is set to be a defining moment for Remo Stars, reviving memories of their previous continental outings.
Their last encounter with AS FAR dates back to the 2021/22 CAF Confederation Cup.
During that campaign, Remo Stars, led by then-coach Gbenga Ogunbote, managed an impressive 1-1 draw in Rabat, only to falter in the return leg at home, suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat that ended their journey.
This time, the stakes are even higher as Remo Stars aim to make history by advancing to the group stage of the CAF Champions League for the first time.
With the memories of their past encounter still fresh, the team is determined to turn the tables and secure a victory.
Head coach Daniel Ogunmodede, reflecting on the team’s growth since their last meeting with AS FAR, remains confident in their prospects.
“We learn from our experiences, and I believe we will do better this time around. The squad has been training, and we will be ready,” Ogunmodede stated.
The first leg will be held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on August 18 at 6 PM, with the return fixture slated for Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan on August 25.