NaijaSuper8playoff: Lobi Stars, Remo Stars qualify

Nigeria Premier Soccer League sides, Lobi Stars and Remo Stars have certified for the Naija Tremendous 8 Finals on the Eket Stadium on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com experiences.

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The 2 groups defeated Metropolis FC and 3SC respectively to grow to be representatives of the North Central and South West areas on the Tremendous 8 playoffs.

Lobi Stars needed to do it the onerous manner as they defeated Nigeria Nationwide League aspect, Metropolis FC through penalties after the match ended 2-2 at regulation time.

David Okoromi had put the Makurdi base membership in entrance from the nook kick within the thirtieth minute to take the NPFL aspect forward on the finish of the primary half.

Nonetheless, Ibrahim Mafus rapidly introduced again the Abuja-base aspect into the sport with a 52nd minute leveller to arrange a dramatic finish.

Metropolis FC continued their superb second half show with a second objective by Arinze Ogbonna within the 76th minute because the NNL aspect look to upset the applecart.

4 minutes to 90 minutes, Joseph Atule who’ve been vibrant all day saved Lobi’s blushes with an equaliser to ship the match to penalties which Lobi gained 4-3.

Within the second recreation of the day, Remo Stars emerge conquerors within the South West Derby in opposition to Taking pictures Stars Sporting Membership after a 3-0 win.

Andy Okpe opened rating after the goalkeeper spilled the ball as early because the seventh minute of the sport.

Segun Ogunribide’s cross from a ensuing nook kick was headed in 4 minutes later by Boniface Nwaeze to double the lead for Remo Stars.

Samuel Anakwe put the icing on the cake within the 74th minute for the Sky Blue Stars to make it 3-0 and put the sport past the Oluyole Warriors.

Saturday, June 24 Fixtures 

Yobe Desert Stars vs Gombe United (1:00 pm)

Enyimba vs Heartland (4:00 pm)

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