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‘Liverpool hideous twin’ - Super Eagles assistant-led Remo compared to Arne Slot's men after 4th straight defeat

NPFL title holders humbled 3-1 by Kwara United, following a humiliating continental exit, drawing stark parallels to Arne Slot's Reds. Nigerian champions Remo Stars have plunged into a crisis, suffering their fourth consecutive loss across all competitions after a comprehensive 3-1 defeat to Kwara United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Saturday. The slump, which includes a crushing 7-1 aggregate exit from the CAF Champions League against South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns, has led to a storm of social media comparisons, with fans mockingly dubbing the Ikenne-based side "Liverpool's hideous twin" due to their shared poor run of form with Arne Slot's English champions. The latest setback, as predicted by Pulse Sports Nigeria, in the Matchday 11 encounter in Ilorin, saw Kwara United dominate the proceedings. Junior Aimufua netted a brace for the home side, with Babatunde Bright scoring the third, before a late consolation from Jabbar Malik in added time made the scoreline a more respectable 3-1. The defeat follows a concerning pattern that began with their continental campaign, raising serious questions about the reigning NPFL champions' domestic title defense. Continental Nightmare Precedes League Slump Remo Stars' recent troubles started with the brutal knockout from the CAF Champions League. After a 5-1 home loss in the first leg to Mamelodi Sundowns, the Sky Blues lost the return fixture 2-0, confirming a demoralising 7-1 aggregate defeat. This CAFCL disappointment was supposed to be left behind, but the poor form has tragically followed them back home. Following the defeat to Kwara United, the online reactions were swift and severe, often juxtaposing Remo's situation with that of Liverpool FC, who had also recently endured a four-game Premier League losing streak under new manager Arne Slot. "Liverpool hideous twin," one fan commented, while another quipped, "The loses don be like mtn. Everywhere you go." The sentiment highlights the alarm among the fan base. Liverpool’s own run of four consecutive league losses was recently snapped with a crucial win over Aston Villa, but the comparison shows the pressure now mounting on the NPFL side. For Remo Stars, the combined weight of the continental mauling and the subsequent domestic slump suggests a deep-seated issue the coaching staff led by Super Eagles assistant coach< Daniel Ogunmodede, must address quickly. The continuous losses suggest a serious hangover from the CAF Champions League failure. The team's ability to compete on multiple fronts, a hallmark of true champions, is now under intense scrutiny. If the Sky Blues do not “shake things up," as suggested by their own supporters, their title defense will be over before it truly begins. The club, which has consistently aimed to build a sustainable model, now faces a major test of character. They must quickly find a way to arrest this alarming slide and restore stability to their season. Their inability to advance past the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League for the fourth consecutive year, compounded by the domestic downturn, demands an immediate, strong response.