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The versatile Super Eagles star was one of the scorers as Remo Stars kicked off the new season with an away win against Abia Warriors.
The versatile defender with one cap for the Super Eagles, Sodiq Ismail, has kicked off the new NPFL season in spectacular fashion, scoring the opening goal in Remo Stars' 2-0 away victory against Abia Warriors.
Despite being overlooked for the recent Super Eagles squad, Ismail made a strong statement with his performance in Umuahia on the opening day of the season.
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32-year-old coach squeezes Super Eagles icon Amuneke to submission in 4-goal League opener
Enyimba and their young coach are off to a flyer in the NPFL after a remarkable win against Super Eagles legend Emmanuel Amuneke and Heartland.
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The young defender's beautiful opener set the tone for Remo Stars, known as the Sky Blues, as they secured a comfortable win on the road on Sunday.
The victory was particularly impressive given the absence of head coach Daniel Ogunmodede, who is currently on national team duty with the Super Eagles for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers.
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Sodiq and his teammates, however, showed resilience and quality, ensuring their manager's absence was not felt on the pitch.
This goal continues Sodiq's impressive form from the end of the previous season for Remo in the Football League.
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He had netted his first goal for the Stars in a crucial win against Katsina United on the final day of the 2023/24 season.
Now, with this strike against Abia Warriors, Sodiq has scored in back-to-back league games for the Sky Blues.
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Last season, Sodiq was not just a defensive asset but also a creative force, providing a league-high 13 assists in the NPFL.
His goal in this season opener suggests he's ready to build on that impressive record, potentially aiming to add more goals to his tally alongside his defensive duties.
Remo Stars' strong start to the season, spearheaded by Sodiq's performance, sets a positive tone for their campaign.
As for the ignored Super Eagle himself, this eye-catching display might just catch the attention of the national team selectors, potentially putting him back in contention for future Super Eagles call-ups.
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