Remo Stars pip Shooting Stars to win NPFL/La Liga U-15 Promises
Remo Stars pip Shooting Stars to win NPFL/La Liga U-15 Promises
Remo Stars defeated Shooting Stars on Sunday to win the NPFL/La Liga U-15 Promises tournament
The young Sky Blues defeated Shooting Stars U-15 2-0 in Ikenne in the final of the NPFL/La Liga Promises competition.
A brace from Arierhi Kparobo proved enough for the Ikenne-based team to defeat Shooting Stars and bring an end to an exciting display of football artistry from young players.
Katsina United had defeated Kano Pillars 5-4 on penalties in the third place match played earlier in the day at the Remo Stars Stadium, venue of the competition.
The competition saw teams from the NPFL gather present their youngsters in front of scouts for two weeks.
Presenting to you, the champions of the 2022 #NPFLLaligaU15Promises, Remo Stars U15 team.
A brace from Arierhi Kparobo sealed the victory over Shooting Stars U15. #ThisIsNaija #WhereFootballLives pic.twitter.com/XX5tTtlg4H
— NPFL Insider (@NPFLInsider) May 8, 2022
Spectacular young footballers emerged from the tournament including Shooting Stars’ Samuel Ajayi, Plateau United’s Chris Yusuf, and a host of others.
Some of the teams that participated in the tournament were; Remo Stars, Shooting Stars, MFM, Enyimba, Lobi Stars, Katsina Utd, Kano Pillars, Plateau Utd, Kwara Utd, Gombe Utd and others.
The competition was organised by the League Management Company, who was partnered by Nigerian telecommunication giants, MTN.