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NPFL: Lobi Stars Beat Rangers International 2-1 In Lafia

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3 years ago

November 3, 2023

By Joel Ajayi

Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi on Thursday bounced back from a narrow 1-0 defeat to the River United in Port Harcourt, to defeat Rangers International 2-1 in Lafia Township Stadium in the match day 6 of the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL campaign.

It was an explosive encounter between the two NPFL clubs with rich domestic and African football histories.

At 23 minutes, Alao Danbani was left unmarked and he connected home a Solomon Kwambe’s well-taken kick-on to send the fans into wild jubilation to make a 1-0 lead.

Smoking Nwobodo restored parity at the hour mark after he was set up by Isaac Saviour as the bench of the visitors and fans rose to celebrate a quality goal of 1-1.

Shoe get size club pressed on until 83 minutes when substitute, Stanley Ogabor scored what turned out to be the match-winner as he jabbed home a Monday Akile’s inch-perfect cross as the game ended 2-1 in favor of ‘YES FATHER (LOBI) BOYS’ club

Speaking shortly after the game, the head coach of Lobi Stars, Eugene Agagbe thanked God and congratulated his players for making victory happen for the Basket Food of Nation State club, against a quality side like Rangers.

According to him, they gave us a very good match but for the tactics deployed to contain them from the bench, it would have been a different song we are singing now.”

As it is now Lobi Stars of Makurdi club is on the second on the log with 11 points after 3 wins, 2 draws, and one defeat.

Meanwhile, the SHOE GET SIZE club of Benue will on Monday 6th November 2023 in an away match trade tackles with Bayelsa United FC in the match day 7 fixture in Yenegoa Township Stadium.

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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5 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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