Lobi Stars return to the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday, September 21, for a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 3 clash as they face Rivers United. Lobi players are aiming for their first victory of the 2024/25 season.
Following a goalless draw in their season opener against Akwa United, the hosts are eager to return to winning ways. Rivers United, coming off a strong start with a draw against Bendel Insurance and a 3-1 win over Heartland FC, will bring their full force to face the Pride of Benue.
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Both sides have a history of competitive encounters. In the last four meetings, Rivers United edged out Lobi Stars 2-1 in Port Harcourt during the 2023 Abridged League, but Lobi Stars responded with a 3-2 victory in the return leg at Jos Township Stadium. The 2023/24 NPFL season saw a similar exchange, with the Rivers team winning 1-0 in Port Harcourt and Lobi claiming a 3-2 win in Lafia.
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Lobi Stars will rely on the experience and defensive quality of Orji Kalu and Moses Tsehuan, while the offensive threats of Stanley Oganbor and Alao Dabani promise to test Rivers Unitedโs defense. Christian Madu and Ahmadu Liman will also be crucial in maintaining midfield control and supporting the attack.
With no injury concerns, Lobi Stars are set to give their all in pursuit of a crucial win to lift their spirits and keep the Benue faithful and their fans at large happy.
๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐๐ข ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง, ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ? All eyes will be on Lafia tomorrow for what promises to be an enthralling NPFL encounter.
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