2023/24 CAF Champions League representatives Remo Stars, and wildcard entrants Sporting Lagos have set up another tantalizing southwest derby as they clash in the final of the Naija Super 8 tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Sunday.
Both sides won their respective semifinals 2-1 to set up another meeting in the space of one week.
Newly promoted to the Nigerian elite league, Sporting produced a spirited performance in the last four to beat Akwa United after going down in the first half, courtesy of a Cyril Olisema penalty in the 40th minute. But the Lagos team responded in the second half through marksman Saturday Okon and Jonathan Alikwu.
Earlier, Remo put their group stage struggles behind them and dented Lobi Stars’ perfect record in the tournament.
Daniel Ogunmodede’s side were two goals ahead, thanks to Dela Akorli in the first half and captain Junior Nduka’s header in the second half.
Joseph Atule pulled one back for Lobi in the 61st minute from the spot, but his third goal of the tournament turned a mere consolation.
Remo and Sporting will contest for the star prize of N25 million and the winners’ trophy.
The first meeting of both clubs in the group stage ended 2-1 in favour of Sporting, who came from a goal down to nick the win with 10 men.
