Governor Samuel Ortom has described the victory of Lobi Stars over Gor Mahia Football Club of Kenya in Saturday’s CAF Champions League encounter in Enugu as a result of hard work, uncommon determination and true professionalism.
The Governor commended the players and management of Lobi Stars for coming from the 3-1 defeat in the first leg to beat the Kenyan champions by 2-0 to qualify for the group stage of the competition.
He urged the team to sustain their current momentum and confidence in subsequent matches to be able to win the continent’s biggest club trophy for Nigeria.
Governor Ortom, on behalf of the government and people of Benue State, appreciated football fans in Enugu and neighbouring states for coming out in their numbers to cheer Lobi Stars to victory.
