NPFL: Lobi Stars, fans celebrate 'Mosquito’s debut goal
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Alalade celebrates his debut goal.

NPFL: Lobi Stars, fans celebrate 'Mosquito’s debut goal

Izuchukwu Akawor 07:30 - 13.04.2023

The 23-year-old and his teammates at Lobi Stars were in superb form against champions Rivers United in the NPFL.

In a rescheduled top-of-the-table clash in Group B of the abridged NPFL season, Wasiu Alalade and Lobi Stars shone like stars against 10-man Champions Rivers United.

Lobi and Rivers delivered a five-goal thriller as the host came from behind to seal all three points at the New Jos Stadium on Wednesday.

https://twitter.com/LobiStars/status/1646259443590475777?s=20

Alalade joined Lobi from fellow NPFL side Kwara United just before the start of the second stanza of the abridged season.

The Nigerian Youth International is also a former league champion after he lifted the title with Aba giants Enyimba International back in the 2018/2019 campaign.

Lobi Stars are now six points clear.

Alalade scores debut goal

As reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria, Lobi sealed a late 3-2 win at home over the defending champions to open a six-point lead at the top of the group.

The 23-year-old was one of the heroes of the day for the Pride of Benue in their adopted home.

NPFL: Lobi Stars vs Rivers United.
Wasiu Alalade opened his account for Lobi Stars vs Rivers United.

He scored the second goal of the day to give Lobi the lead in the encounter for the first time after Abba Umar cancelled the opener by Farouk Mohammed for Rivers.

The goal arrived four minutes from time but it didn't last as United hit back with an equaliser at the death thanks to Nyima Nwangwa.

https://twitter.com/LobiStars/status/1646268965390303238?s=20

However, Elijah Ani stole the show when he netted the winner with the last kick of the match to give Lobi all three points.

Alalade celebrated

After the game, the team and its supporters celebrated their new hero Alalade.

The club and fans took to their social media accounts to praise the midfielder for his debut goal for the club.

“More goal to your boots,” the club posted on its official social media account.

“Licensed to score for #WeAreLobi in #NPFL23 and he scored his first   for us,” the club added.

Other reactions from supporters followed the posts as the excited fans showered praise on their new star.

The goal against Rivers United was the first for his new club and it might prove decisive in the end as they look to make it to the Super Six.

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