The IJABALL Fan Base has strongly condemned what it described as false and misleading allegations linking Coach Daniel Ogunmodede to the relegation struggles of Remo Stars, insisting that the coach should not be solely blamed for the club’s decline.
In a statement signed by the group’s head, Comrade Anuoluwani Omidiji, the supporters defended Ogunmodede’s legacy and contributions to the club, describing him as one of the key architects of the modern Remo Stars structure and football philosophy.
According to the group, Ogunmodede served the club in several major capacities over the years, including Head Coach, Director of Youth Football Development, and a major contributor to the academy system that later evolved into Beyond Limits Academy.
The fans highlighted his achievements to include the club’s promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in 2021, qualification for continental competitions, multiple strong league campaigns, and the historic 2024/2025 NPFL title triumph which made Remo Stars the first Southwest club to win the league since Julius Berger in 2000.
The statement also alleged that operational instability and technical interference contributed significantly to the club’s eventual decline.
The group cited incidents during the CAF Champions League campaign and league fixtures against Rivers United, Abia Warriors, and Mamelodi Sundowns as evidence of growing instability within the club’s football management structure.
IJABALL Fans further alleged that Ogunmodede suffered humiliation on October 25, 2025, when he was reportedly walked out of a training session despite arriving with his technical crew and players to prepare for an upcoming fixture.
According to the statement, the development disrupted dressing room confidence, technical coordination, and team stability at a critical stage of the season.
The fan group noted that Ogunmodede was later stepped down from active duties on October 30, 2025, while the club reportedly occupied sixth position on the NPFL table with three matches still outstanding.
The supporters also questioned the circumstances surrounding the appointment of Usman Abdallah as Technical Adviser in February 2026, claiming there was no official clarification regarding Ogunmodede’s employment status or transparent communication with supporters about the restructuring process.
While expressing continued respect for Remo Stars owner Kunle Soname, the group maintained that Ogunmodede remained loyal to the club because of his emotional attachment and commitment to its vision despite the difficult circumstances.
The IJABALL Fan Base therefore rejected narratives blaming the coach solely for the club’s relegation, insisting that administrative decisions, recruitment issues, squad instability, and technical restructuring all contributed to the downturn.
The group called on the media, football stakeholders, and the public to approach the issue with fairness, professionalism, and historical accuracy.
