NPFL: Lobi Stars Move To Second After Beating Kwara
Lobi Stars FC defeated Kwara United 2-0 on match day 17 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), on Sunday at the Kwara Stadium Complex in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
The visitors opened the scoring after an own goal by Godwin Oshagbemi in the 21st minute. Lobi Stars then extended its lead through Stanley Oganbor in the 43rd minute after a defensive error by Kwara United.
In the second half, Kwara United were awarded a penalty when Emmanuel Ogbole was fouled in the box. However, Paul Samson missed the penalty.
In a match that coach Kabir Sulaiman Dogo’s men needed to win, especially on the backdrop of the three match ultimatum given to the coaching crew, Kwara United failed to take its chances in the encounter to leave them in 14th place on 19 points.
Lobi Stars coach, Eugene Agagbe, said that the target was to beat the home team to broaden their chances of top three finish.
“I thank the players for the hard work. However, they will need to work harder because our aim is to be among the first three at the end of the season, to win a continental ticket,” Agagbe said.
“Our target coming to Ilorin was to beat Kwara United. I have a better team, going by the statistics, even before the game today.”
Sunday’s NPFL results
Gombe United 1-1 Rivers United
Akwa United 3-1 Abia Warriors
Enyimba 2-0 Sporting Lagos
Kano Pillars 2-1 Plateau United
Kwara United 0-2 Lobi Stars
Niger Tornadoes 3-2 Heartland Owerri
Remo Stars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Shooting Stars 1-0 Bayelsa United.
