Remo Stars will head into a difficult Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) conflict towards newcomers Kun Khalifat FC on Monday on the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, with out star striker Victor Mbaoma.
Each side are nonetheless chasing their first win of the season.
Remo Stars have been held 1-1 by Rivers United of their opening fixture, whereas Kun Khalifat earned a commendable goalless draw away to Rangers.
Kun Khalifat, who’re utilizing the Aba Stadium as their non permanent dwelling floor as a result of ongoing renovations on the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, will probably be banking on the boldness of that consequence as they put together to check the champions.
Mbaoma, who rejoined Remo Stars throughout the low season and scored of their opener, was compelled off with a rib harm.
Head coach Daniel Ogunmodede confirmed that the striker won’t characteristic in Monday’s encounter.
“Victor won’t be out there for the match (towards Kun Khalifat FC),” Ogunmodede, popularly referred to as Ijaball, mentioned. “The extent of the rib harm has not been absolutely ascertained and we’re nonetheless monitoring his scenario, so he’s dominated out completely.”
” We’re additionally taking precaution due to the upcoming league matches and the CAF Champions League in September.”
His absence might hand Malian ahead Adama Goita his first begin of the season as Remo Stars look to keep up their attacking menace.
The fixture marks the first-ever topflight assembly between the 2 golf equipment and the primary dwelling recreation within the NPFL for Kun Khalifat.
Whereas Remo Stars head in as favourites, Obinna Uzoho’s Kun Khalifat facet will draw confidence from their resilient show towards Rangers and intention to frustrate one other heavyweight.
