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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC forward, Abubakar Ghali  has expressed total Confidence  ahead of the Nigeria professional football (NPFL) Rescheduled Fixture,  between Lobi stars of Makurdi, that they are battled ready to pick up away points in today's encounter at Samuel Aper ku stadium in Benue state. The sharp winger, Ghali who joined the Olukoya boys from Mahaniam FC in Abuja said" we have been preparing 'Mentally ', for this particular fixture with Lobi stars knowing full well how formidable they are. " Personally, it's going to be a huge opportunity for me to announce my name yet again with ( 5 -Star) performance  at the apex  football league in Nigeria" He boded to Maxinews24. Com Abubakar 18 also known as 'Callejon', believes The Fedelis Ilechukuw led Warriors would Compound the woes of Lobi stars this season.  "All have not been well with the League winners, going by their recent games in the NPFL, and Contin...

Mountains of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC left-back, Jonathan Zikiye says his team are ready and fully prepared to give Lobi Stars a good fight for the three points ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League League (NPFL) Matchday 3 rescheduled fixture. The Makurdi-based team will host MFM in a rearranged Nigerian top flight fixture on Wednesday at the Aper Aku Stadium. Both teams have met five times in the NPFL. MFM and the hosts won two games each and shared the spoils in their last meeting with a goalless draw. Zikiye disclosed to MFM FC Media in an interview minutes after his team’s work out session on Tuesday at the Aper Aku Stadium that the Olukoya Boys are ready to  battle Lobi for the maximum points. “We came to Makurdi fully prepared though we know the capability of what Lobi Stars can do on the pitch, they just came from the continent I think they will come all out because they struggled in their last home match. I think they will want to see how the...

Benue State Government has declared it's interest to host the 2018 edition of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tourney. The iconic Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi is expected to host matches of the Nigeria's most prestigious domestic club event, the Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament. General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen, disclosed to Gold Cup Media Team after Kano Pillars were crowned champions of the 5th edition with 1-0 triumph over defending champion Lobi Stars FC  to claim their second Gold Cup trophy in three years courtesy of a 33rd minute strike from Rabiu Ali.  "The next edition of the Gold Cup could be moved out of Ilorin, Kwara State, capital. We are delighted to announce that the Food Basket State have signified its intentions to host the next edition of the Gold Cup. "Reason been that, we want to spread it to other Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fans state. You would agree with me that there's a good follower-ship of our three tier leag...

A goal mouth scrambled effort by Anthony Okpotu ensured defending champions Lobi Stars salvaged a point in grueling matchday 3 of the ongoing Gold Cup Preseason Tournament in Ilorin on Friday. Victor Denis had earlier shoot Pillars ahead in the 25th minute as his overhead kicked crossed the line before Kano Pillars' keeper, Lawrence John could pick. Pillars' Ibrahim Alhassan tried a distance shot on target Lawrence John held firmly on the line. Ebube Duru raced past his marker to take a shot for Lobi Stars in the sixth minute but his attempt went inches wide. Kano Pillars thought they had taken the lead two minutes later when Rabiu Ali gets a through pass from Nwagua's low pass but John denied him as he parried to corner. Lobi responded with a renewed vigor as Ojo Tolulope run down the right flank to locate Okputu but Pillars' defenders combined well to clear their line. Kano Pillars' goal arrived in the 25th minute when Victor Denis' overhead kick went pa...

Defending champions Lobi Stars Football Club will lock horns against Nigeria Professional Football League newcomers, Kwara United FC, as the 5th edition of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament kicks-off on Wednesday November 15, in Ilorin, Kwara State. The game will be played at the Main Bowl of the Kwara Stadium as they are both drawn in Group A, disclosed the General Coordinator of the most elaborate Pre-Season tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen. "The fixture of the 10-day tourney has been drawn, as the trio of Remo Stars, Crown FC and debutants Rivers United completes the group which has been tagged 'Group of Death'.  "Last year's runner-up now CAF Champions League campaigners, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministires (MFM FC) leads Group B with Aiteo Cup runners-up, Niger Tornadoes, Katsina United, FC Ebedei and former NPFL giant-killers, ABS FC of Ilorin," said Shamsudeen. There will be other Group A matches as two known gladiators in the Gold Cup tourney, MFM ...

Vice-chairman of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi, Mr. Dominic Iorfa will relinquish his position at the end of the year after 14 years of meritorious service to the Benue State-owned club. During this period, the former international served as Sole administrator, chairman, Technical Director and vice-chairman. Iorfa who guided Lobi Stars to the finals of this year’s Federation Cup finals said he has taken the decision to step down after due consultation with his family. “After 14 years at the helm of affairs of Lobi Stars, the time has come for me to step down so as to have more time to face other challenges. “I did my best while serving as Sole Administrator, Chairman and Technical Director of the club. My landmark achievements are there for everyone to see.” Dominic also thanked the Benue State governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom for giving Lobi Stars both physical and moral support since assuming office in May this year. “I want to thank the government ...