Remo Stars make NPFL history as champions relegated after one season

Remo Stars have set an unwanted record in Nigerian football history by becoming the first club to win the NPFL title and suffer relegation the following season. The Sky Blue Stars confirmed their drop to the Nigeria National League after a 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance on the final day of the 2025/26 season at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Sunday. Remo Stars finished the season in 17th position with 47 points from 38 matches. This unprecedented relegation comes just one year after their championship triumph, highlighting the fierce competition in Nigerian football. Alongside Remo Stars, El-kanemi Warriors, Bayelsa United, and Wikki Tourists also faced relegation. Taking their places in next season's NPFL will be Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos, Doma United, and Ranchers Bees. This dramatic fall from grace serves as a cautionary tale about the volatility of success in Nigerian football, where champions can become relegated clubs in just one season.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/25/npfl-remo-stars-set-unwanted-record-after-relegation-on-final-day/