Super Eagles defender Ismail Sodiq’s brilliant strike at the hour mark propelled Remo Stars to a 2-1 victory over ASFAR FC.
The Sky Blue Stars overcame their Moroccan opponents in the CAF Champions League Preliminary Round tie held in Ikenne. Remo Stars’ captain, Nduka Junior, opened the scoring, putting the home team ahead.
AS FAR FC managed to equalize, leveling the match and intensifying the competition. The decisive moment of the first leg clash arrived on the hour mark when Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Sodiq Ismail, who had earlier assisted Junior’s goal, secured the victory with a stunning strike in the 60th minute.
With this narrow win, Remo Stars head into the second leg with a slight advantage. The return fixture is set to take place in Morocco in a week’s time, where the Sky Blue Stars will aim to maintain their lead and advance further in the competition.
