As the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) resumes the post-Christmas break, Lobi Stars gear up for a thrilling North Central Derby against Niger Tornadoes.
The highly anticipated clash is set to take place tomorrow at the Lafia City Stadium in Nasarawa State, marking the Yes Father Boys’ final fixture of 2023.
In the previous encounter during the abridged league season of 2023, Lobi Stars showcased their prowess by securing four points from two fixtures against Niger Tornadoes.
A goalless draw at their adopted home in Kaduna was followed by a 1-0 victory in Jos, affirming the Makurdi side’s dominance.
Lobi Stars’ Adebayo Waheed, Lucky Abdullahi, and Musa Wakili will headline the host team, bringing their skills to bear against their former employer.
Suur Kumaga, Ahmadu Liman, and Stanley Oganbor are expected to join forces, intensifying the pressure on the visitors.
Meanwhile, Niger Tornadoes will rely on the prowess of Abba Khalid, Mustapha Alinko, Sevester Bells, and the former Lobi Stars forward, Musa Najere.
Lobi Stars’ John Lazarus and Mohammed Rabiu remain sidelined due to injuries, while the return of Alao Dabani, Orji Kalu, and Samuel Tiza from their respective injuries serves as a boost for tomorrow’s showdown against Tornadoe
Niger Tornadoes’ head coach, Maji Mohammed, leads the Ikon Allah boys to Lafia following the management’s decision to entrust him with the club affairs after the suspension of former Coach Hamza Agbara.
Lobi Stars’ Coach Eugene Agagbe, overcoming a temporary setback on Matchday 15, has reinvigorated his squad, instilling the much-needed zeal for tomorrow’s crucial encounter.
As football enthusiasts await the clash between these North Central rivals, the Lafia City Stadium promises to be a battleground where both teams will strive for supremacy, setting the tone for an exhilarating start to the football calendar in 2024.
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