Remo Stars have confirmed their passage to the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League after a dominant 5-0 aggregate victory over US Zilimadjou. The Nigerian side won 4-0 at home and then secured a 1-0 away win to eliminate their Comorian opponents.
In Moroni, Alex Oyowah delivered the decisive strike in the 74th minute, ensuring Remo’s progress on the back of their commanding first leg lead. Observers say Remo controlled large parts of the match, keeping Zilimadjou at bay and preserving a clean sheet.
Their next opponent will be South African heavyweights Mamelodi Sundowns, whom they are set to face in October.
Editorial
We believe Remo Stars have delivered a statement this wasn’t a narrow scrape through; it was a clear, composed display of continental intent. To win comfortably at home, then close off the tie away, reflects a squad that understands the demands of CAF engagements. The goal from Oyowah may have been the match-winner on the night, but cumulatively it was the margins built in the first leg that carried them through.
Drawing Mamelodi Sundowns next is no small matter. The South African giants are a benchmark in African club football, accustomed to the deeper rounds. But Remo now have momentum, confidence, and proof they can handle pressure. The upcoming tie will test their adaptability, fitness, and tactical grit—but they will go in as underdogs who have earned respect.
Still, caution is warranted. Sundowns bring quality, experience, and expectation. Remo must avoid complacency, guard against small errors, and manage every facet—from travel fatigue to set pieces. If they maintain the discipline and structure shown against Zilimadjou, they have a real shot at making this a duel rather than a rout.
We expect that Remo’s feat will elevate expectations at home. Their fans will believe, the players will feel belief, and the club’s stature will grow. Their challenge now is to take everything they’ve shown so far—and prove they belong among Africa’s elite.
Did You Know?
- In the first leg, Remo Stars scored four different goals from four different players: Lamine Ndenge, Ebuka Anthony, Adams Goïta, and Seun Olasupo.
- Zilimadjou hails from the Comoros Islands Remo Stars’ 4-0 win at home was one of their heaviest defeats in CAF competitions.
- The match in Moroni was played at the Stade de Moroni, the largest stadium in the Comoros.
- Mamelodi Sundowns, Remo Stars’ next opponent, began in this edition’s second preliminary round by virtue of a bye, due to their club ranking and past performance.
- The aggregate margin (5-0) is among the more dominant showings by Nigerian clubs in recent CAF Champions League preliminaries.
