Lobi Stars 'prepared for future' challenges in the NPFL after latest win

Lobi Stars before their game against Rivers United.

Lobi Stars 'prepared for future' challenges in the NPFL after latest win

16:33 - 10.04.2023

The Pride of Benue Lobi Stars are looking good for the NPFL Super Six following another win in the football league to go three points clear in Group B.

Lobi Stars have extended their mini-unbeaten run following another routine win in the football league, NPFL.

Lobi defeated their visitors Abia Warriors 2-0 in Jos to make it two wins in three matches in the NPFL on Sunday.

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Abba Umar and Joseph Atule were the heroes of the day as they netted both goals in the first half to secure the routine win.

Lobi show in Jos

After a blip against Wikki Tourist in Bauchi a few weeks ago, the Benue side had recovered with a win and draw and were looking for another positive outing.

They started brightly and in the 18th minute, Umar broke the deadlock to give them a deserved lead.

NPFL: Lobi Stars vs Abia Warriors
Lobi Stars are top of Group B.

And just after the half-hour mark, 1-0 became two when the reliable Atule doubled their advantage heading into the break.

Both scorers continued from where they left off in the second half but were unlucky to direct their efforts at goal.

NPFL: Abia Warriors
Abia Warriors have lost two of the last two games.

In the end, Lobi were worthy winners on the day as they handed Abia Warriors another defeat in the league.

Reactions

Speaking to the media after the game in Jos, Lobi’s assistant coach, Tar Akombo, noted that he was glad to see the Benue boys secure all three points.

"It wasn't a bad game," Akombo said. "What we expected we've seen it. But what's most important is the three points we're looking for (and) at least we achieved that."

He added that the Pride of Benue will continue to work hard in subsequent games and are prepared to face future challenges in the football league in their bid to make the Super Six.

What the result means

After the win, Lobi have opened up a three-point lead at the top of the table in Group B of the abridged season.

The team has 23 points after 12 games, with United second on 20 but with a game in hand.

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