Remo Stars all but booked their place in the next round of the CAF Champions League after dismantling Comoros champions US Zilimadjou 4-0 in Abeokuta.
The Nigeria Premier Football League champions struck early through Leonard Ngege before Ebuka Anthony’s composed finish doubled the lead on the stroke of half-time.
Daniel Ogunmodede’s men never let up after the restart, with substitutes Adama Goita and Samson Olasupo both finding the net to complete a commanding display.
Zilimadjou, featuring in their second-ever continental campaign, were overwhelmed by Remo’s pace and intensity, rarely troubling the hosts after the opening minutes.
The Sky Blue Stars now carry a near-unassailable advantage into Friday’s second leg, also to be played in Abeokuta, with a potential blockbuster tie against Mamelodi Sundowns awaiting in the next round.
