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2025/2026 NPFL Match Day 27: Remo Stars in tatters after Wikki shocker

Posted : 23 February 2026

Defending champions Remo Stars saw their season plunge to a new low after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Wikki Tourists FC in a dramatic Match Day 27 clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League at the New Jos Stadium, Plateau State.

For a side that lifted the trophy last season, this was another painful chapter in what has become a turbulent campaign.

Fast start from the hosts

Wikki Tourists wasted no time stamping their authority on the encounter. Just 10 minutes into the contest, Jonathan Mairiga capitalized on a slick attacking move to fire the hosts into an early lead, sending the home supporters into wild celebrations.

Remo Stars, clearly unsettled, struggled to find rhythm as the Tourists pressed high and dictated the tempo. The pressure paid off again moments before the halftime whistle when Hassan Musa doubled the advantage, giving the Bauchi-based side a commanding 2-0 cushion heading into the break.

Late push, but too little too late

The champions showed flashes of resilience in the second half, increasing urgency and committing more bodies forward. Their efforts yielded a lifeline in the 82nd minute when Samson Olasupo reduced the deficit, raising hopes of a late comeback.

But despite the renewed intensity, Wikki’s defensive discipline held firm. The final whistle confirmed yet another setback for the Sky Blue Stars, whose title defence now appears in serious jeopardy.

What it means

Wikki Tourists FC climb to 14th on the log with 32 points, easing immediate relegation fears.

Remo Stars slump to 20th position — the league basement — in a shocking twist for the reigning champions.

For the Tourists, it was a statement victory in their fight for survival. For Remo Stars, however, the crisis deepens, and questions will continue to mount in Ikenne as the champions battle to avoid an unthinkable relegation scrap.

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