Remo Stars secured a place in the final of the Coal City International Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Rangers International FC in an exhilarating semi-final encounter.
The match, held at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu, saw Remo Stars take control early on. In the 9th minute, Daniel Akanbek delivered a remarkable long-range strike from over 30 yards out, leaving Rangers’ goalkeeper with no chance and giving Remo Stars a crucial lead. This stunning goal set the tone for the rest of the game, showcasing Akanbek’s exceptional ability and setting his team on a winning path.
Rangers International FC had their first notable chance in the 17th minute when Okafor fired an effort from the edge of the box, but his shot sailed over the bar. Despite this opportunity, Rangers struggled to break through Remo Stars' resilient defense.
The match was temporarily halted in the 35th minute due to issues with the floodlights at the stadium. After a brief interruption, play resumed with Remo Stars maintaining their edge.
In the 41st minute, Sodiq Oshidero of Remo Stars had a chance to extend his team's lead but his long-range attempt went over the crossbar after being set up by Akanbek.
Remo Stars did not have to wait long for their second goal. Just two minutes before halftime, in the 43rd minute, Jabal Malik scored with a composed finish following a layoff by Peter Onuoha. The build-up to the goal was marked by a dashing run from Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi, whose contribution was instrumental in creating the scoring opportunity. With this goal, Remo Stars cemented their lead at 2-0.
As the second half progressed, Remo Stars continued to press for more goals. In the 70th minute, Seun and Daniel pushed hard to secure a third goal, but their efforts were in vain as the Rangers' defense managed to hold firm.
With this victory, Remo Stars advance to the final where they will face Shooting Stars SC. Shooting Stars secured their spot in the final earlier today with a win over FC Kallon. The upcoming final promises to be a thrilling clash between two teams that have shown impressive form throughout the tournament.
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