NPFL 2022/23 : Impressive Lobi Stars Humble Dakkada To Keep Super Six Hope Alive

Lobi Stars’ hope of enjoying within the tremendous six has been brightened following the spectacular efficiency of children Joseph Atule and Suur Kumaga, which helped the Makurdi-based facet to humble cussed Dakkada 2-1 on match day 7 conflict on the new Jos Township stadium.

The mix of the younger lads offered the utmost factors for Lobi Stars, who stay high of group B with two matches left to finish the primary stanza of the abridged league.

Having dropped two factors final Sunday within the north central derby conflict in opposition to Niger Tornadoes in Kaduna, the workforce was poised to dislodge any impediment on the way in which to assist keep a a hundred percent begin at dwelling.

The guests had a shot on Lobi Stars’ goalpost lower than 3 minutes into the sport when Kunfre Ebong launched a robust strike on purpose, however the dwelling workforce’s goalkeeper, Emmanuel Daniel, appear to not be concerned by the menace.

The “Shoe Get Measurement” boys grew into the sport with the wanted urge, producing quite a few thrilling moments as they terrorized the customer’s backline, notably with Suur Kumaga and Atule coming near breaking the impasse in lower than 8 minutes, however sadly lacking the makes an attempt.

Nevertheless, Lobi’s sensational winger Atule received the curtain-raiser for Lobi within the ninth minute after receiving a well-through move from Abba Umar, which cut up the customer’s protection. The winger stored his composure to beat goalkeeper Badmus Nurudeen from shut vary to place his workforce forward 1-0.

The previous Kastina United pacy winger would have doubled the lead however he missed a penalty kick that was awarded when Come up Ogundare blocked Annas Hassan’s header together with his hand within the 18-yard field, leaving the middle referee with no choice however to level to the spot.

The guests sat again as they relied on the counterattack to use, although Kunfre once more got here shut earlier than the half however didn’t make the most of his alternative as the primary half ended 1-0.

After the interval, Suur Kumaga registered his identify on the rating sheet within the forty seventh minute, scoring with a robust header into the opponent’s field that caught goalkeeper Badmus flat-footed, courtesy of a stupendous cross from overlapping-wing again Monday Akile, to place Lobi Stars 2-0 up within the entertaining encounter.

The guests diminished the deficit to 2-1 within the 53rd minute when versatile right-back John Lazarus, unintentionally deflected Adewale Lasisi’s shot into his web for an personal purpose.

The Uyo-based facet got here near leveling the scores in stoppage time from a well-taken free kick by Aniekan Ekpe. Nevertheless, Lobi Stars goalkeeper Emmanuel proved why he was trusted in purpose by pulling a spectacular save which stored the scoreline 2-1 upon the Remaining whistle.

Reacting to newsmen shortly after the match, Lobi Stars Assistant Coach, Tar Akombo, expressed happiness over the victory.

“Typically I’m completely satisfied regardless of how the guests put stress, crucial factor is we now have gotten the three factors, we’ll return to the drafting board and sort things the place we’re missing behind”, he acknowledged.

Dakkada FC’s Head Coach, Umar Danlami Kwasau mentioned it was a great recreation.

“We got here right here with a profitable thought nevertheless it occurs to be like this, no downside, we take it and look ahead to engaged on one other recreation”.

Lobi Stars will face Wikki Vacationers within the match day 8 fixture on Wednesday, in Bauchi.

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