Victor Mbaoma Returns Home to Remo Stars for a Third Stint — Can He Be the Final Piece of the Puzzle?

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Remo Stars, have welcomed back a familiar face as prolific striker Victor Mbaoma signs a two-year deal with the club.

This marks Mbaoma’s third spell with the Ikenne-based side, a place where his professional journey began back in 2016. After cutting his teeth with Remo Stars, the forward moved to Akwa United, only to return in 2019 before a brief but significant switch to Enyimba. He has since enjoyed stints in Algeria, Uzbekistan, and Rwanda — experiences that have no doubt sharpened his skills and broadened his football intelligence.

Now, at 28, Mbaoma returns as a seasoned professional with the weight of expectation on his shoulders. The Sky Blue Stars will be hoping his firepower leads them to an even stronger title defense in the 2025/26 NPFL season.

Opinion:
Mbaoma’s return feels like the perfect blend of familiarity and ambition. He knows the heartbeat of Remo Stars, understands the fans’ passion, and has matured in some of the world’s toughest football environments. But sentiment alone won’t be enough — he will need to prove that his return is more than a romantic reunion. If he can deliver consistent goals and inspire the younger players, Remo Stars may not just defend their crown, but also dominate Nigerian football for seasons to come.

After all, sometimes the best moves in football are not new adventures, but the return to where the journey began.