CAFCL: Injury Rules Out Remo Stars Key Striker Ahead Of US Zilimadjou Clash

CAFCL: Injury Rules Out Remo Stars Key Striker Ahead Of US Zilimadjou Clash

Precious Oham 

With less than 24 hours to a crucial clash in the 2025/26 CAF Champions League, reigning Nigeria champions, Remo Stars will be without their key striker, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

The Sky Blue Stars will be without the services of their striker, Victor Mbaoma, who has been ruled out of the CAF Champions League preliminary round.

According to the club, Mbaoma sustained a rib injury during their league opener against Rivers United on 22nd August.

"Further to sustaining a rib injury after our league opener against Rivers United on 22nd August, subsequent assessments and specialist reviews with Victor, he is ruled out of our CAFCL preliminary round. 

"The striker has however started personal training. His return to full sessions will depend on his recovery rate."

Remo Stars will now face US Zilimadjou on Sunday, 21st September 2025 at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta without their key forward.