Lobi Stars, the Makurdi‑based Nigerian football club often called the Pride of Benue, has suspended technical adviser Abubakar Bala because of the team’s poor showing in the 2025/26 season. The club announced that a change in leadership is needed to improve its current standing. After a disappointing start—only seven points from six games—the team sits sixth in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Conference C table.
Effective immediately, Bala has been instructed to hand over his duties to chief coach John Onuh. The suspension is intended to address the struggling form that has raised concerns among fans and stakeholders. Management hopes the new leadership will bring a fresh perspective to the team’s strategy and tactics, helping to lift Lobi Stars’ league position.
Coach Onuh now faces the task of turning the club’s fortunes around and guiding it toward a better table standing. This development underscores the pressures and challenges confronting teams in Nigeria’s domestic league, where the NNL serves as a crucial platform for competition and development. As the season progresses, attention will focus on how Lobi Stars respond to the leadership change and whether they can reverse their fortunes, climb the table, and achieve their goals.
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