Remo Stars Slump: Ogunmodede Under Fire

Reigning NPFL champions Remo Stars are facing a crisis after suffering a 3–1 defeat to Kwara United in Ilorin — their fourth straight loss across all competitions.

Supporters have begun comparing head coach Daniel Ogunmodede, who also serves as an assistant coach with the Super Eagles, to Liverpool manager Arne Slot, whose early-season struggles drew similar criticism from fans of the English club.

Kwara United’s victory came courtesy of goals from Junior Aimufua (brace) and Babatunde Bright, while Jabbar Malik’s late strike offered little consolation for the visitors.

The defeat extends a troubling pattern that began with Remo Stars’ disastrous exit from the CAF Champions League, where they suffered a humiliating 7–1 aggregate loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.

What was expected to be a wake-up call has instead deepened a crisis of confidence. Ogunmodede now faces growing scrutiny over his tactics, player management, and ability to rally his squad after back-to-back setbacks.

Social media has been awash with memes and sarcastic jabs comparing Remo Stars’ dip in form to Liverpool’s losing streak earlier in the season. One fan mockingly dubbed Remo Stars “Liverpool’s twin in misery,” while another quipped, “The losses don be like MTN — everywhere you go.”

Once praised for their organized defending and attacking flair, the Sky Blues now appear disjointed, struggling to find rhythm or creativity on the pitch.

The Remo Stars manager is under immense pressure to reverse the downward spiral before the club’s title defense completely collapses. Analysts have pointed to fatigue, predictable tactics, and over-reliance on key players as key factors behind their struggles.

Unless there’s a dramatic turnaround, fans fear the team’s NPFL ambitions could unravel as quickly as their continental campaign. For Ogunmodede, this period represents a defining test of leadership, adaptability, and resilience.

Earlier in the year, Ogunmodede celebrated a career-high moment when he guided Remo Stars to their first NPFL title — a triumph that now feels distant amid the current turmoil. The coming weeks will determine whether he can restore belief and steer the champions back on track.