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NPFL Match Day 2: Lobi Stars Eye Three Points Against Sunshine Stars In Lafia
Joel Ajayi
As all is set for the fight of stars in the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) when Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi will host Sunshine Stars of Akure on Sunday, at Lafia Township Stadium, Nasarawa State, the Food Basket of Nation-state club is optimistic of 3 points against Akure Gunners.
Lobi Stars FC in match day 1 plucked a point in Owerri against Heartland Pride of Benue and their eyes on 3 points in the premier league rivalry in an important tie on Sunday.
The lads during the week’s intensified preparation have been working under the guidance of the technical crew both physically and tactically to sort out the grey areas to bring entertainment to the home fans who will be trooping in numbers to cheer their darling team tomorrow by 4 pm.
It will be recalled that both teams met on three occasions during the just concluded NPFL 2023 abridged league season, Lobi Stars Won 1 once while the Akure-based side won twice on Head to Head.
However, Lobi star will parade Stars like Adebayo Waheed, the enterprising winger who opened his account for the “ShoeGetsSize” boys in the new season and will contribute his quota when called upon.
While Francis Odinaka who scored the second goal, limped off the pitch due to a nock in Owerri and was seen working hard on the pitch, the utility player will add his wealth of experience in the middle to dislodge his visitors when called upon.
As Moses Tsehuan who has shown solidity in the defense line, will surely give his all to curtail the visitor’s onslaught.
The visitors will no doubt have a game plan, after securing maximum points on matchday1 against Kano Pillars, they will be inspired by the result approaching the tie in Lafia.
ABOUT THE VISITORS
As for Akure boys, the Players to watch include; Taiwo Abdurafiu, the left-back who switched his services from Bayelsa United to the Akure-based side, and is likely to be named on the starting lineup.
Emmanuel Oge who scored the only goal against Kano Pillars traveled with the team as well as Duke Osemaga, the former Lobi Stars midfielder who switched from Akwa United, will likely partner Mafeng Pam in the middle of the pack.
Meanwhile, the host club is anticipating having a beautiful tie that will bring out a positive result at the final whistle, come Sunday.
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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday
Cyril Ogar
Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.
The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.
The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.
It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.
“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.
“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.
“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”
The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.
Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.
She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.
In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.
They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.
The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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