The rescheduled Matchday 13 fixture of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season takes center stage at the Lekan Salami Stadium as Shooting Stars host reigning champions Remo Stars in a mouthwatering Southwest derby.

This midweek showdown, the first at Adamasingba this season, offers both sides a valuable opportunity to climb the league table and stamp their authority in a high-stakes rivalry.

It’s Derby Time, Form Doesn’t Count

This fixture is one of the NPFL’s most fiercely contested modern-day derbies. It represents pride, identity, and bragging rights. And in games like this, form often becomes irrelevant,  passion takes over.

Shooting Stars

The Oluyole Warriors enter their first match of December on a positive note after ending November with a morale-boosting 1–0 win over El-Kanemi Warriors.

That victory, their first in five games, appears to have restored confidence within the squad, setting the perfect tone ahead of this derby.

For Aweroro’s men, this match is more than rivalry. It’s a statement opportunity, a chance to build belief as they march into a busy December schedule.

Remo Stars

For Remo Stars, the timing of this derby may not be ideal. The champions have struggled for consistency this season and arrive in Ibadan following a narrow 1–0 defeat to Niger Tornadoes in Minna, their seventh loss of the campaign.

Despite these challenges, they will be eager to respond, steady their season, and avoid slipping further behind. But facing Shooting Stars in Ibadan is never an easy task.

Head-to-Head (Since 2017)

This derby has produced 10 NPFL meetings since 2017:

• Shooting Stars: 1 win

• Remo Stars: 5 wins

• Draws: 4

Remo Stars hold the historical advantage, with five victories.

Notably, there has only been one away win in the fixture, Remo Stars’ behind-closed-doors victory in Ibadan last season, a result that propelled their title charge and sealed a memorable league double.

Players to Watch

Shooting Stars

Sodiq Ibrahim
Returning after two weeks out, the experienced forward is expected to spearhead the attack.

Ismail Ayodele
Tricky, fearless, and in form. His winning goal on Sunday underscores his threat in the final third.

Ayobami Junior
The team’s creative brain. His vision, balance, and control in midfield are key to dictating the flow of the game.

Al-Ameen Tijani
Calm, technical, and reliable. His defensive intelligence and composure on the ball will be crucial in a high-pressure game.

Remo Stars

Victor Mbaoma
A proven forward with pace and precision. Always dangerous around the box.

Chaka Coulibaly
The Malian enforcer who shields the defense. Exceptional at reading the game and regaining possession.

Olamilekan Adedayo
The team’s creative heartbeat, capable of unlocking spaces and controlling transitions.

Alex Oyowah
Scored the decisive goal in their last visit to Ibadan. A midfield livewire who can change a game.

What to Expect

This derby rarely disappoints, and a midweek edition promises intensity, drama, and fine margins.

Shooting Stars, now under new management, will be determined to rewrite the narrative of this fixture, shake off last season’s painful defeats, and ride the momentum from Sunday’s win.

Remo Stars, on the other hand, will look to draw strength from their recent success in Ibadan and aim to prove they can still compete as champions.

With only one point separating the sides on the league table, the stage is set for a fiery encounter that could redefine the rivalry.

Match Details

Fixture: Shooting Stars SC vs Remo Stars
Venue: Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba
Date: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Kick-off: 4:00 PM
Live Coverage: Propel Web & NPFL Live App