After securing maximum points over visiting Dakkada FC on matchday 7 to maintain the top position in the Group B of the abridged league, Lobi Stars FC has shifted attention to Bauchi, for yet another important clash against Wikki Tourists.
Last season’s meeting between the two NPFL giants saw both teams securing maximum points at their respective home venues.
While Wikki Tourists won 1-0 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, the Makurdi-based side won 3-2 at the Aper Aku Stadium in the Benue State capital.
Head coach of Lobi Stars, Coach Mohammed Baba Ganaru, after securing a place in this year’s season for the Makurdi side, quickly recruited a team of experienced and young talents, a decision that has yielded good results. The performances of the talented lads have taken the club to the top position in Group B, after 7 matches.
Wednesday’s encounter presents another opportunity for Coach Baba Ganaru’s side. With the array of attacking options available to him in the mode of Joseph Atule, Suur Kumaga, Abba Umar, Terdoo Shimagande, and Imenger Barnabas, the Wikki Tourist team defense should brace up for a tough evening.
In the matches played so far, Lobi Stars’ backline has demonstrated so much discipline. Coach Baba Ganaru still has Sunday Chinedu, Orji Kalu, Lazarus John, and the unsung hero, Monday Akile available to curtail any threat posed by the host team.
On the part of the Bauchi-based side, the Head Coach, Abdullahi Adamu, and his side will be inspired by the good result they recorded on matchday 7 against Abia Warriors at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba.
He will again be relying on goalkeeper Mohammed Galadima, Abdusalam Abdulsalem, and Victor Okoro as their major source of inspiration to improve on the log.
Indeed, Wednesday’s encounter in Bauchi between the two group B giants, promises to be an explosive one.
