Usman Abd’Allah Vows Remo Stars Will Attack Barau FC in Crucial NPFL Survival Fight

Posted : 10 April 2026

Remo Stars head coach Usman Abd’Allah has declared that his team will deploy "full force" in their upcoming league fixture against Barau FC. The Sky Blue Stars are currently embroiled in a tense battle to avoid relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Abd’Allah emphasized that the squad is traveling to Kano with the singular objective of securing all three points to boost their survival hopes.

The team enters this Matchday 34 encounter with renewed confidence following a vital 1-0 victory over Shooting Stars in the Southwest derby. That narrow win provided much-needed momentum for the Ikenne-based side after a difficult run of results. Abd’Allah believes that maintaining this competitive spirit is essential as the season enters its final and most decisive phase.

Current league standings show Remo Stars in a precarious position, sitting 17th on the table with 40 points from 33 matches. They are tied on points with both Enyimba and Bayelsa United but remain in the drop zone due to an inferior goal difference. Meanwhile, their upcoming opponents, Barau FC, occupy 11th place and appear relatively safe from the immediate threat of relegation.

Since his appointment in late February, the former Kano Pillars manager has focused on improving the team’s mental resilience and home form. Under his guidance, Remo Stars have secured back-to-back home wins that have kept them within touching distance of safety. However, the coach admitted that their away record must improve significantly if they are to remain in the top flight next season.

Abd’Allah noted that every remaining fixture is now a "must-win" scenario for his players. He stressed that picking up points on the road is just as critical as defending their home turf in Ikenne. The technical crew has spent the week mapping out a tactical plan designed to neutralize Barau FC's attacking threats while maximizing their own scoring opportunities.

The trip to Kano represents a homecoming of sorts for Abd’Allah, who previously enjoyed success in the city with Kano Pillars. However, he remains purely focused on the task at hand and the pressure of the relegation race. Anything less than a positive result this weekend could leave Remo Stars facing an uphill struggle in their final four matches of the campaign.

Usman Abd’Allah Vows Remo Stars Will Attack Barau FC in Crucial NPFL Survival Fight

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