Nigeria, Dec. 7 -- Kayode Bankole, Super Eagles goalkeeper and former Remo Stars shot-stopper, says his move to South Africa's Premier Soccer League (PSL) was less about chasing a new adventure and more about recognising the right moment to close a successful chapter at home.

In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, the goalkeeper reflected on a journey that took him from the Nigeria National League (NNL) to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with Remo Stars, a rise he describes as complete and satisfying.

After helping the Ikenne-based club secure third place, then back-to-back runners-up finishes, and finally the NPFL title, Bankole said he knew he had reached the natural end of his Remo Stars story.

"The f...