Ambitious Lobi Stars take their unbeaten record to Niger Tornadoes in what promises to be a showdown in the Nigeria Premier Football League, in Kaduna, on Sunday.
Both teams will meet at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, where Tornadoes have since adopted as their home ground, this term.
The venue is not strange to Lobi who understand the importance of this game.
Lobi’s four-match unbeaten run comes under test as the host will be out for a win.
Interestingly, Lobi claimed an away win the last time both teams met in Jos.
To a large extent, Lobi’s fate will be determined by Joseph Atule, who has been in blistering form for the Makurdi-based side.
Atule’s mastery of the wings made life unbearable for the Bayelsa United back four in the last home match and he is in good shape for the business in Kaduna.
Fondly called Mr. Assist, Atule’s combination with new kid on the block,
Kumaga Suur, has produced exciting moments for the club.
The performance of the team has boosted confidence of the fans which expect another win.
Niger Tornadoes have been unlucky in recent matches and coach Bala Mohammed, will hope for luck against Lobi.
Mohammed will turn to former Lobi Stars playmaker, Douglas Achiv, who understands the team.
Achiv got his break at Lobi Stars, left for Nasarawa United and returned for a second stint before switching to Tornadoes.
On his good day, Achiv is capable of breaking down any defence.
The outcome of the match will depend on how the Lobi defence is able to prevent Achiv from causing any damage.
Action gets underway from 4:00pm in Kaduna.
