Category: Lobi Stars
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President Federation Cup: Lobi Stars send packing by NNL side Solution FC
The unpalatable times continue for Nigeria Premier Football League side Lobi Stars, who succumbed to another loss in the Federation Cup on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Markurdi side who have struggled this season in the league, sitting at the rear of the table lost 1-2 to Nigeria National League side, Solution FC at the Enyimba…
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Tony Bulus confident Lobi Stars will avoid relegation despite struggles
Despite Lobi Stars’ difficult season, head coach Tony Bulus remains optimistic about the team’s chances of avoiding relegation, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Makurdi-based club suffered a 2-0 defeat to Abia Warriors on matchday 31 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), deepening their survival concerns. However, Bulus, who was recently appointed as head coach, insists…
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Lobi Stars adopt “Cathedral” as new home ground
Lobi Stars have adopted the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium aka the Cathedral for its home matches this season, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. The NPFL say the Markurdi based club “will now play their home matches at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu after the club requested for a change of their home ground from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa…
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Niger Tornadoes hand Baba Ganaru defeat on return to Lobi
It was not a good start for Lobi Stars’ new coach, Baba Ganaru who returned to the Markurdi club to a defeat at home following a 0-2 loss to Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Goals from Victor Okoro and Daniel Akanbek in both halves of the game were…
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Baba Ganaru rejoins Lobi Stars as Coach till the end of the season
Lobi Stars have appointed Mohammed Baba Ganaru as Interim Head Coach until the end of the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Breaking News#WeAreLobiStars has confirmed the appointment of former League winner, Mohammed Baba Ganaru, as Head Coach, in a short term deal.Baba Ganaru makes a return to the club till the end of the 2024/25 season.#NPFL25 #NPFL…
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Daniel Amokachi resigns as coach of Lobi Stars
Lobi Stars Football Club confirms that Daniel Amokachi has decided to step aside as Technical Adviser. This decision, made in the club’s best interest, follows his message to Chairman Dr. Philip Nongu after the recent match against Katsina United. Amokachi expressed gratitude to the club, fans, and stakeholders, stating, “I have given my all, but…
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Samuel Addingi becomes Lobi Stars new coach
NPFL club Lobi Stars have appointed Samuel Addingi as the new caretaker coach following the resignation of former Super Eagles star Daniel Amokachi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Amokachi’s resignation was due to a poor run of form with Lobi Stars going winless in their last 7 games. Addingi, a former goalkeeper, has been a member of Lobi…
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Enyimba return to winning ways as Lobi Stars, Akwa United drown further in relegation waters
Enyimba FC got the needed respite with a slim win over Rivers United following a struggling campaign while Lobi Stars and Akwa United continued their struggle in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant defeated the Pride of Rivers 1-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium while Lobi Stars played a…
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We will continue to fight – Lobi Stars Coach Amokachi
Lobi Stars Coach, Daniel Amokachi has stated that his team will continue to fight and believes soon they will get better after their game against Enyimba FC in Bauchi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Markurdi-based side hosted the record title winners at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium and lost 0-1 courtesy of a first goal from Ifeanyi…
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Enyimba return to winning ways in Bauchi
Enyimba FC finally got a win after six matches without a win following their victory over Lobi Stars on Monday in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After an explosive encounter, the People’s Elephant defeated the league strugglers 0-1 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. It was a tie controlled by the hosts, who pushed…
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Consecutive loses for Rangers, Bayelsa United dim Sunshine Stars as Lobi Stars hold Akwa United in Uyo
Reigning Champions, Rangers International have recorded consecutive losses after another loss against El Kanemi Warriors while there were wins for Bayelsa United and Kwara United in some of the matches played in the NPFL on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. El Kanemi Warriors inflicted another loss to Rangers of Enugu with a 2-1 victory at the Maiduguri…
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NPFL: Lobi Stars return to winning ways, 3SC continue fine run
Lobi Stars returned to winning ways to help their relegation fight after beating Plateau United in the Nigeria Premier Football League while Shooting Stars Sports Club continued their fine run with a win over Kano Pillars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Daniel Amokachi-led team defeated Plateau United 1-0 in the North Central derby, while Oluyole Warriors defeated…
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NPFL: Nasarawa pip Lobi as 3SC dim Sunshine Stars in Ikenne
Nasarawa United gave their position on the league standings a boost after edging Lobi Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 16 fixture while Shooting Stars got a rare win away against Sunshine Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Solid Miners were in front in this North Central Derby through Qamar Adegoke’s goal on 12…
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NPFL: Relief for Lobi Stars, Bendel Insurance in wins over Kwara Utd, Plateau Utd
Strugglers Lobi Stars and Bendel Insurance earned wins to ease the relegation battle in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lobi Stars defeated Kwara United 1-0 to move out of the relegation zone and ease pressure from Coach Daniel Amokachi at the Lafia City Stadium. A goal from Peter Onah in the 26th minute…
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NPFL: Pillars fight back to earn point against Lobi Stars
Kano Pillars staged a comeback to get a draw against Lobi Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 13 fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A beautiful goal from Rabiu Ali and Mustapha Umar cancelled goals from Ahmadu Liman and Ossy Martins as Kano Pillars earned a point at Lafia City Stadium. Ahmadu Liman…
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NPFL: Edgy win for Rangers as Ali, Musa help Pillars to a comeback
It was a week where home teams held their own to avoid defeat and ground out wins in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 12, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reigning champions, Rangers International had to hold their own to the win after their 3-0 lead was cut short to two against Bendel Insurance. Goals from Godwin…
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Ossy Martins hands Amokachi first win as Kwara United hold Rangers
Lobi Stars earned a win after four matches against Bayelsa United in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 9 fixture on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. 2 goals from striker Ossy Martins were enough for Coach Daniel Amokachi to get his first win since he took over as Technical Adviser of the club. Martins had put…
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NPFL: Resilient El Kanemi Warriors earn a point at Lobi
El Kanemi Warriors came from behind to earn a point against Lobi Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 7 encounter on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A goal each by Ibrahim Mustapha and Mukhtar Mohammed saw the Borno Army come from behind to steal a point against Lobi Stars. Coach Daniel Amokachi, who was…
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Lobi Stars: Benue Governor forms panel for forensic auditing
Benue State governor Reverend Father Dr Hyacinth Iormen Alia, has set up a committee for a forensic audit of the club’s finances, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This was made known by the governor after receiving the newly appointed Technical Adviser of the club, Daniel Amokachi in his office. The panel was set up after a lingering crisis…
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NPFL: Lobi Stars name Amokachi new Technical Adviser
Lobi Stars have announced the appointment of Nigeria Super Eagles legend, Daniel Amokachi as the club’s technical Adviser, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Markurdi side relieved their head coach Eugene Agagbe of his duties, replacing him with the former Super Eagles assistant Coach. A statement from the club states that the move by the club was…