Coach Abubakar Bala gets down to work at Lobi Stars

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Newly unveiled Technical Adviser of Lobi Stars, Coach Abubakar Bala, wasted no time in getting down to work as he officially assumed duties on the team’s technical bench on Tuesday.

The new gaffer opened his first training session with tactical drills before switching to high-intensity two-a-side games designed to test player sharpness, fitness, and on-field chemistry.

Both new arrivals and experienced squad members were put through their paces.

During his unveiling on Monday, Coach Bala reaffirmed his commitment to returning Lobi Stars to the Nigeria Premier Football League, making it clear that only players who prove their worth on the pitch will earn a place in the squad.

“We are here to work, to compete, and to win. Every player must show the quality, discipline, and determination required to wear the Lobi Stars jersey,” Bala stated.

The gaffer aim to guide the team to instant return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Lobi Stars were relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) at the end of the 2024/25 season.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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