Tag: Global Football Scouting Tournament
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Valiant FC wins Global Football Scouting Tournament with scouts impressed with Nigerian talents’
The valiant Football club has emerged as winners of the fourth edition of the Global Football Scouting Tournament in Lagos. The three-day scouting programs witnessed top football scouts from Belgium, France, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, and others in attendance to scout Players. In the final held at the Abati Barracks in Surulere, Lagos, Valiant…
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Lobi Stars’ Elijah Ani shares the spot light with his teammates
Lobi Stars striker, Elijah Ani has said his team is deserved of the praise for the club’s performance in their 1-1 draw against Dakkada on Saturday in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dakkada’s second half substitute Akinlade Lanre gave his side the lead with a clinical header but Ani from the spot ensured Lobi…
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NPFL:Lobi Stars recent form worries Iorfa
Lobi Stars chairman, Dominic Iorfa has expressed his fears over the recent results from his team in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iorfa although acknowledge the difficulties which come with the time of the season but wants his men to turn things around. The Pride of Makurdi are winless in their last two NPFL…
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Babaganaru: We are winning the Federations cup
Lobi Stars head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru has alerted other clubs participating at the Federations Cup that his team is in the competition to lift the tittle, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Makurdi based outfit are playing Nigeria National League club, One Rocket in the Round of 64 in this year’s competition at the Akwa City Stadium on…
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NPFL: Benue state government reward Lobi Stars
Two Lobi Stars Benue state government has been rewarded with cash gifts by the Benue state government, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Despite the 1-0 defeat against the Sunshine Stars at the Akure Sports Complex, the Pride of Rivers rewarded Kalu Orji and Christian Madu with cash gifts by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the state…
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NPFL: Babaganaru commends his team in the face of defeat
Despite losing to Sunshine Stars this weekend on matchday 15, Lobi Stars coach Mohammed Babaganaru has hailed his players for their sacrifices, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Makurdi based club lost away 1-0 away from home Daniel Onovo’s lone strike in the 22nd minute at Akure Sport Complex in Ekiti. Babaganaru said the performance of the players is…
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NPFL: Good news for Sunshine Stars as Onovo resumes training with the squad
Nigeria Professional Football League side, Sunshine Stars have received a boost ahead of the league match against Lobi Star this weekend as they welcome David Onovo back to training, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onovo was missing in action for the Akure based side when they travel to Umuahia and lost 2-1 to Abia Warriors. The striker according to…
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NPFL: Babaganaru recounts Lobi’s impressive win over Rivers United
Lobi Stars head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru says his side deserved the victory against holders Rivers United in their rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League clash on Wednesday. The Makurdi club won 3-2, with Elijah Ani scoring the winning goal deep into stoppage time. “Playing against the current champions who are at the same time playing in…
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NPFL: “We need to rediscover our winning mentality” Erasmus Onu after loosing to Lobi.
Abia Warriors coach Erasmus Onu has called on his boy to rediscover their minders touch following the 2-0 defeat to Lobi Stars at the new Jos Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Group A leaders started the game on a high and got their noses in from in the 20th through Umar Abba before newly signed attacking winger,…
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NPFL: Babaganaru downplays winning the group for Super Six
Lobi Stars head coach Mohammed Babaganaru has said his team’s priority is to qualify for the Super Six even as they top their group in league, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Babaganaru revealed the Makurdi based club is “working real hard to build an unbeatable squad” with six matches remaining in the regular season. “Our goal is simple…
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Lobi Stars welcome retunrnees Akile and Kamaga from the national teams
Nigeria Professional Football League side, Lobi Stars now have available two important players following their time with different cadet of the Nigeria national teams, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The duo of Akile Monday and Kamaga Suur are available for the game against Abia Warriors after returning from international duty with the Olympic Eagles. Although the Ortom boys top…
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Maikaba blames his places for missed chances after Rangers’ frustrating draw
Enugu Rangers head coach, Abdul Maikaba complained of his team’s missed chances against Lobi Stars which condemned the Flying Antelopes to a 1-1 draw on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rangers went behind to a goal from Elijah Ani few minutes after the break. Lobi from then in were pegged to the back but Rangers were let down…
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“They were hostile.’ Lobi complain of Doma United fans
Nigeria Professional Football league side, Lobi Stars have complained of the unruly behavior of their opponent, Doma United on the Matchday 10, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Savannah Scorpions who at the Pantami Township Stadium on Sunday lost to the newly promoted team, 2-0. However, the game was mared by unsportsmanlike behavior from the fans which at some…
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Transfer wrap up: Gombe United sign five while Kwara sign eight players at a go
Nigeria Professional Football League side, Gombe United have fortified their squad with five new players as the second half of the season commence, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Winger Paul Obata and striker Igbudu Igbada joined from El Kanemi Warriors while Wasiu Mamud joined from Kwara United. Others are Mathias Samuel, from Lobi Stars and Dozie Umeh from…
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Transfer: Alalade swap Kwara’s jersey for Lobi’s
Nigeria Professional Football League side, Lobi Stars have signed Wasiu Alalade from league rivals Kwara United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Alalade is an experience midfielder who at some point plied his trade with Shoot Star and Akwa United. The 23 year-old in 2018/19 season won the league title with Enyimba of Aba. Alalade has now joined the Makurdi…
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NPFL: Renovation of Aper Aku Stadium finally kicks off
The revocation of Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi, Benue State has started, Nigeriasoccernet.comreports. According to Daily Post, the contract signing agreement between the Benue State Government and the contractor handling the project, Michelle Sports Constructions Limited took place last week. This will definitely gladden the heart of Lobi Stars who ply their home trade at…
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‘The second goal sealed our poor performance.’ Disappointed Doma United head coach
Doma United head coach Akinade Onigbinde could not hold back his words of disappointment following his team’s terrible display against Lobi Stars. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The new promoted side gifted the hosts a penalty early in the game which was converted by Joseph Atule. Umar Abba netted the second goal for Lobi Stars, a few minutes…
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NPFL: Lobi Stars deny rumours linking Ronaldo to the club
Nigeria Professional Football League club side Lobi Stars of Makurdi has made their stance clear on said rumours of their interest in five times BALON D’OR winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nigeriasoccernet.com understands. After parting ways with Manchester United on Monday, several clubs have shown interest in the player with his boyhood club Sporting Lisbon said to…
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Rangers see off stubborn Lobi Stars in Awka
A solitary strike from Reuben Bala off an assist from Elijah Ani in the first half was all that was needed by Rangers International F.C to dispatch hard-fighting Lobi Stars in a pre-season friendly encounter at Awka City Stadium, on Tuesday. Fielding his best possible squad, coach Abdul Maikaba had Detan Ogundare in goal, Sani…