Anaemena Savours Third NPFL Title After Historic Remo Stars Feat

Ifeanyi Anaemena has expressed his delight after Remo Stars’ historic 2024/2025 NPFL title win. The 33-year-old defender claimed his third domestic top-flight championship after Remo Stars defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 at their Ikenne home ground in a matchday 35 fixture. Anaemena won his first NPFL title with Enyimba in the 2014/2015 season and his second with the same team in the 2018/2019 season.

“I’m very happy. It’s my third NPFL title win. First, I won it with Enyimba in the 2014/2015 season. I also won it with the People’s Elephant in the 2018/2019 season. And now with Remo Stars,” Anaemena said with joy. He could have claimed a fourth title with Rivers United in the 2021/2022 season, but he traveled to Saudi Arabia to sign for Al-Nahdah FC before the season ended.

Reflecting on the match that crowned Remo Stars champions, Anaemena admitted the fixture against Niger Tornadoes was predictably tough. “We knew it was going to be tough. You know, playing against relegation-battling teams at this stage is always tough. But we were prepared for it. We waited patiently for the goal to come, and it eventually came—we’re delighted,” he explained.

Anaemena attributed Remo Stars’ maiden NPFL title win to hard work, patience, and discipline. He also disclosed that preparations for their 2025/2026 CAF Champions League campaign would begin immediately after the current season to ensure they perform well in the continent’s elite club competition.

Remo Stars will travel to face El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri for this weekend’s matchday 36 fixture. After that, they will return to their Ikenne home ground for a matchday 37 fixture against Ikorodu City, during which the 2024/2025 NPFL title will be presented to them. “That’s our last home game of the season and that’s when, traditionally, the trophy will be presented,” Anaemena said. “And of course, there will be a guard of honour too.”