Sunshine Stars FC, currently positioned 10th in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table with 21 points from 16 matches, is gearing up to face Remo Stars in a crucial Matchday 17 encounter. The match is scheduled for Sunday, January 7, 2024.
Remo Stars, occupying the 2nd spot in the league table with 29 points, have displayed an impressive performance with 9 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in their previous 16 matches.
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On the other hand, Sunshine Stars FC has won 5, drawn 6, and lost 5 matches in the same period.
Notably, Sunshine Stars FC has faced challenges in away games, failing to secure a victory in 23 of their last 24 Premier League matches on the road.
Conversely, Remo Stars has maintained an unbeaten record in their last 23 Premier League home games.
The history between both teams shows a balanced rivalry, with 3 victories recorded on each side and a single draw. Their last encounter on June 7, 2023, concluded in a 1-1 draw.
Remo Stars has been consistently strong at home, scoring in 12 of their last 13 Premier League matches played on their turf.
On the defensive end, Sunshine Stars has conceded in 10 of their last 11 Premier League away games.
The last time Sunshine Stars secured maximum points against Remo Stars away from home was on September 9, 2017.
However, Remo Stars retaliated with a 1-0 victory at the Ondo State Sports Complex on July 10, 2022.
In their recent league outings, Sunshine Stars celebrated a 2-0 victory over Doma United, while Heartland defeated Remo Stars 3-1 in Owerri.
The upcoming Matchday 17 clash between Sunshine Stars and Remo Stars promises to be a thrilling encounter, with Edith Agoye’s men aiming to break their away drought and secure a crucial win on Remo Stars’ home turf.
