Nigeria Premier League: Lobi Stars Break Drought with 1-0 Win over Shooting Stars
In a crucial match that saw Lobi Stars finally break their barren run, they defeated Shooting Stars 1-0 at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday. The winning goal was scored by Samuel Tiza in the 29th minute, giving Lobi Stars their first win in five games in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season.
Eugene Agagbe’s side has now accumulated four points from five games, moving them to 13th position on the log. Shooting Stars, who also occupy the same position on the log, have recorded five points from five games. Despite the loss, Shooting Stars showed promise, particularly in the second half.
In another exciting match, Bendel Insurance and El-Kanemi Warriors played out a thrilling 1-1 draw at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Ibrahim Mustapha gave El-Kanemi Warriors the lead after just two minutes, but Michael Enaruna equalized for the hosts in the 19th minute.
Lobi Stars’ win has given them a much-needed boost, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. With several teams in the NPFL still looking for consistency, the league is shaping up to be a closely contested and thrilling competition.