Nigeria, March 3 -- In the heart of Ikenne, where dreams of NPFL glory are alive and burning, Remo Stars took another crucial step forward with a tense 1-0 victory over struggling Plateau United on Sunday.

A solitary strike from mid-season signing, Samson Olasupo was enough to separate the sides, creating a 12 point gap to second place Rivers United, who have a game in hand. But, it was far from a straightforward win.

Daniel Ogunmodede's men had to dig deep against a Mbwas Mangut Plateau United side desperate to escape the relegation zone.

In a game of two contrasting halves, the visitors showed their fight, but Remo Stars held firm.

Ogunmodede reflected on the contest, the impact of fatigue, and the road ahead in an exclusive intervi...