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<br>Ogun State’s champions, Remo Stars, have announced that they will play their home games at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta for the 2025/26 NPFL season. This decision comes as their Ikenne home ground undergoes refurbishment.
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<br>On their official Facebook page, the Sky [Blue Stars](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/chelsea-player-close-to-finalizing-permanent-move-to-strasbourg/) noted: "Due to ongoing renovations at our stadium in Ikenne, the club can confirm a temporary home ground  MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta." They added a rallying cry "Come through, make some noise, and let’s turn Abeokuta into a fortress together! A return home is however imminent."
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<br>We recognise the importance of continuity for a club riding high, and Remo Stars’ decision to relocate temporarily to the MKO Abiola Sports Arena reflects both pragmatism and . Maintaining momentum, especially on home turf even if that ground changes is essential for a squad fresh from historic glory.
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<br>With the renovations underway at their Ikenne stadium, the club made a [strategic](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/) move to Abeokuta. This transition is not simply logistical it honours the club’s commitment to its supporters and to performance. Remo Stars know that home advantage extends beyond familiarity it thrives on fan engagement, energy, and connection. That call to "turn Abeokuta into a fortress" is more than rhetoric it is a rallying cry that unites club and [community](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-governance/).
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<br>While the Ikenne pitch undergoes upgrades, the spirit of the Sky Blue Stars remains unshaken. We believe that taking temporary steps now ensures the long-term stability of the club’s legacy. In essence, this is a calculated pause rather than disruption a reminder that success is often built through adaptability and collective resolve.
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<br>Did You Know?
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The MKO Abiola Sports [Complex](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/news/transfer-news/) was recently renovated and scheduled to host a Super Falcons friendly and the WAFU U-17 championship in 2025.
Remo Stars’ own stadium in Ikenne, opened in 2020, is the first privately owned stadium in the NPFL .
The club clinched its first-ever NPFL title during the 2024/25 season, becoming the first team from Nigeria’s Southwest to do so in over two decades.
Remo Stars was originally founded in 2004 as FC Dender before rebranding and rising through Nigeria’s football tiers.
The MKO Abiola Arena sometimes hosts international matches, including fixtures for the West African U-17 championship.
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