In a heartwarming display of support for Nigerian domestic football, Super Eagles superstar Victor Osimhen has gifted newly crowned Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars, a sum of N10 million following their sensational 2024/25 title victory.

The generous donation from Osimhen, who is currently making headlines during his loan spell at Turkish giants Galatasaray, serves as a significant endorsement of Remo Stars’ remarkable achievement and highlights the growing connection between Nigeria’s international stars and the local league.

The Generous Call: A N10 Million Surprise

Sources confirm that Osimhen reached out personally via video call to congratulate the team on their triumph. During the call, he pledged the N10 million, specifying it should be split equally: N5 million for the victorious players and N5 million for the dedicated technical crew who guided them to glory.

Remo Stars’ Head Coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, confirmed the stunning donation, adding another layer of excitement to the club’s celebrations. Osimhen reportedly praised the team’s “tenacity” and expressed how “deeply impressed” he was by their determination throughout the grueling season.

A Title for the History Books: Remo Stars Make Their Mark

Remo Stars’ NPFL win is nothing short of historic. The Ikenne-based club, known as the Sky Blue Stars, secured their first-ever top-flight league title with a gritty 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Substitute Olamilekan Adedayo became an instant hero, netting the decisive goal in the 84th minute, sending the home crowd into raptures.

Their dominance was such that they clinched the 2024/25 title with three matches still to play, amassing an unassailable 68 points, a full 10 points clear of second-placed Rivers United. This remarkable feat marks several milestones:

1. First NPFL Title: The club’s maiden league championship since its formation (initially as FC Dender in 2004, rebranded Remo Stars in 2010).
2. Private Club Success: They became the first privately-owned club to win the NPFL title since Ocean Boys achieved the feat in 2006.
3. Southwest Triumph: Remo Stars are the first team from Southwest Nigeria to lift the coveted trophy since the defunct Julius Berger FC did so 25 years ago, in the year 2000.

The victory was made even sweeter as it coincided with the birthday of the club’s visionary owner, Mr. Kunle Soname. The official trophy presentation and a N200 million prize money handover are scheduled for Remo Stars’ final home game against Ikorodu City on May 11, 2025.

National Acclaim and Future Hopes

The triumph has resonated across Nigeria, earning widespread praise. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated the club, hailing their victory as a testament to “hard work, discipline, and unyielding spirit.” He commended owner Kunle Soname’s investment in grassroots football and urged the team to carry their winning form into the CAF Champions League next season.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and numerous rival NPFL clubs also extended their congratulations, recognizing the significance of Remo Stars’ achievement for private club ownership and football development in the region and country.

Osimhen: A Star On and Off the Pitch

Victor Osimhen, 26, continues to be one of Nigeria’s brightest football exports. His loan spell at Galatasaray from Napoli has been highly successful, with the striker bagging numerous goals (reportedly 22 in the Süper Lig as of late April 2025) and driving their title charge. While transfer speculations link him with top European clubs like Chelsea, his focus remains sharp, and his N10 million gift demonstrates his continued connection to his roots and support for the growth of Nigerian football.

This gesture not only provides a significant financial boost to the Remo Stars players and staff but also serves as powerful motivation and recognition for the efforts within the NPFL, inspiring future generations and potentially encouraging further investment in the domestic league.

Remo Stars’ incredible season, capped off by this generous act from Victor Osimhen, marks a truly memorable chapter in Nigerian football history.