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Super Eagles supremo, Stephen Keshi, has applauded Lobi Stars for their performance during Tuesday’s friendly with the Jordan bound Super Eagles, composed of players in the Glo Premier League.
Keshi used the match to prepare for the international friendly.
“It was a good match and I’m impressed with Lobi Stars. Preparation for the Jordan friendly continues,” Keshi said to SuperSport.com.
Top league stars like highest goal scorer, Victor Namo, Warri Wolves top scorer, Oghenekaro Etebo, Sharks’ Christian Pyagbara, Lobi Stars top scorer, Nanen Imenger, the duo of Rabiu Ali and Zango Umar from champions, Kano Pillars and Afcon stars, Chigozie Agbim, Ejike Uzoenyi as well as Azubuike Egwuekwe played for the Eagles.
Etebor connected a rebound to beat Daniel Atsaka for the only goal on match day.
Despite playing good football during the just concluded season, Lobi found themselves on the wrong side of the 20-team log and had to beat champions, Pillars 2-0, on the last day of the season to preserve their top flight status.
It was an opportunity for Lobi gaffer, Evans Ogenyi, to also try players from the club’s famous developmental side, Lobi Stars and other first team stars like Stephen Eze, Suleiman Mohammed, skipper Terna Ikpeen and Emmanuel Ajia. .
Lobi finished 14th on the log with 52 points.
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