Remo Stars Coach Faces Backlash as Team Suffers Fourth Consecutive Defeat

Reigning NPFL champions Remo Stars are enduring a steep decline following a 3–1 loss to Kwara United in Ilorin — their fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions. The slump has prompted fans to draw comparisons between head coach Daniel Ogunmodede and Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot, whose team also struggled through a similar run of losses earlier in the season.

The defeat to Kwara United saw Junior Aimufua score twice, with Babatunde Bright adding a third. Jabbar Malik’s late goal provided little comfort for Remo Stars, who continue to falter after a disastrous CAF Champions League campaign. The team was eliminated with a 7–1 aggregate loss to Mamelodi Sundowns, a result that has seemingly dented their confidence and form.

Ogunmodede, who also serves as an assistant coach for the Super Eagles, now finds himself under growing scrutiny. Fans have taken to social media to voice frustration, with memes and sarcastic comments comparing Remo Stars’ slump to Liverpool’s earlier poor form. One fan joked that “the losses don be like MTN — everywhere you go,” reflecting the mounting discontent among supporters.

Once hailed for their fluid attacking play and solid defense, the Sky Blues now appear disjointed and low on morale. Analysts have attributed the poor run to fatigue, tactical rigidity, and an overreliance on key players. Others believe the heavy continental defeat exposed deeper psychological cracks within the squad.

Ogunmodede is under intense pressure to turn the season around before Remo Stars’ title defense slips further out of reach. Their next fixture is viewed as a crucial test of both leadership and strategy. Another defeat could not only derail their campaign but also raise doubts about the long-term direction of the team’s project.

Earlier this year, Ogunmodede celebrated leading Remo Stars to the NPFL title, marking a career highlight. Now, just months later, the coach faces one of his toughest challenges — restoring confidence and belief in a team struggling to rediscover its identity.