Super Eagles icon Nwankwo Kanu's Nigerian giants Enyimba FC were visitors to NPFL league leaders Remo Stars in the star match for 31 in the Football League. Super Eagles icon Nwankwo Kanu’s Enyimba FC, Nigeria’s footballing giants, faced a stern test on their recent away trip as they took on NPFL league leaders Remo Stars in a highly anticipated Matchday 31 clash. The encounter in Ikenne ended in disappointment for the People’s Elephant, who dropped points for the third consecutive game, while Remo Stars solidified their position at the summit with a comfortable 2-0 victory on Thursday. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports Remo Stars, buoyed by the return of coach Daniel Ogunmodede and their goalkeepers from international duty, were eager to reassert their dominance after missing two prior matches. The Sky Blues seized the opportunity to extend their lead at the top, capitalising on a slip-up by closest challengers Rivers United. Finidi George’s Rivers United had briefly closed the gap to five points with a win in Remo’s absence but stumbled with a defeat to Bayelsa United, missing the chance to reduce the deficit further. Remo Stars, however, made no such mistake against Enyimba, securing all three points to stretch their advantage back to eight, with a game in hand still to play. The match in Ikenne saw Olamilekan Adebayo and Samson Olasupo find the net in either half, handing Remo Stars a routine win. Adebayo’s first-half strike gave the hosts the lead at the break, while Olasupo’s effort in the second half sealed the deal. For Kanu’s Enyimba, the defeat marked another frustrating outing in a run that has seen them collect just two points from their last three matches—two draws followed by this loss—leaving them languishing in ninth place on the NPFL table. Despite Enyimba’s dominance in possession throughout the game, their inability to convert chances proved costly. In the first half, the visitors attempted eight shots compared to Remo’s three, but it was the home side who made theirs count with a decisive goal. The second half saw Remo Stars take control, firing off 10 shots to Enyimba’s four. However, their finishing was less clinical, with only one effort on target compared to Enyimba’s three. Still, the Sky Blues’ efficiency from the first half carried over, as Olasupo’s goal wrapped up a commanding performance. For Nwankwo Kanu, the Super Eagles legend and Enyimba chairman, the result adds pressure to turn around his team’s faltering campaign. Having now dropped seven points in their last three outings, Enyimba’s hopes of climbing back into the NPFL’s upper echelons are fading. Meanwhile, Remo Stars’ victory reinforces their credentials as title favorites, with their blend of resilience and firepower keeping them firmly ahead of the pack. Kanu and his Elephants will need to regroup quickly to salvage their ambitions, while Remo Stars march on with confidence.