Match Preview: Lobi Stars Host Kano Pillars: Intense Battle Await Us
EXPECTATIONS
Lobi Stars will seek to build on their impressive home form in the Nigeria Premier Football League as they host Kano Pillars at the Club adopted venue, Lafia City Stadium tomorrow (Monday) in a matchday 18 fixture.
The Yes Father Boys are heading into this encounter with back-to-back victories against Niger Tornadoes and Kwara United on home and away ground plus the New Year gift of Four vehicles from the Benue State Government to serve as a massive morale booster.
LAST MEETINGS
The last time the two NPFL giants met was in the 2021/2022 season before the Sai Masu Gida boys as Kano Pillars are fondly called left the elite league.
The two meetings saw points shared as the Shoe Get Size Boys drew 0-0 in Kano with Pillars playing same 0-0 draw against the Makurdi side in the reverse fixture.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Players to watch on the side of Lobi Stars are Stanley Oganbor who had his third goal of the season in the derby victory last Sunday in Ilorin, Suur Kumaga, Adebayo Waheed, and Orji Kalu will all be available to halt Pillars ambition in Lafia.
Coach Abdul Maikaba and his side are aware of the important tie and having placed on the 6th position in the league will come all out with Rabiu Ali leading the likes of Suleiman Idris, Musa Abdullahi and Mustapha Ibrahim to play attacking football in Lafia.
INJURY UPDATE
Head coach of Lobi Stars, Eugene Agagbe is heading into the encounter with good news as the recovery of his injured players will boost his squad depth.
The Pride of Benue who are currently joint top on the NPFL table with Remo Stars will be looking forward to putting smiles on the faces of their supporters upon the final whistle.
