𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗜 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗨-𝟭𝟳 𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗞𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗨-𝟭𝟳 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗢𝗙𝗙

Lobi Stars U-17 team begins their playoff campaign on a bright note after coming from behind to edge out Kwara United U-17, 2-3 to boost playoff hope at Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa State.

The Makurdi Rising Stars started the North Central derby tie on a bright note with a good exchange of passes but conceded early as Teslim Abdulganiyu utilized his opportunity in the 11th minute, changing the scoreline to 1-0.

Divine Nmoye could not continue the tie and left the pitch due to an injury forcing coach Japheth Agaadi into an early substitution as Sughnen Korshima replaced the youngster.

Shortly after some good play, Sughnen replicated the faith trusted in him and restore parity in the 38th minute.

Olatunji Yusuf ensured his side went into the break with a needed lead when he doubled his side lead five minutes to the end of the first half, going into the break with a 2-1 lead.

The Coach Agaadi's tutored side return from the break in a blazing form.

Nelson Sule and Emmanuel Bebe replaces Innocent Julius and Joshua Samson as the minutes ticked down.

Nelson Sule restored parity from the spot in the 87th minute. Three minutes after, the youngster scored again to complete his brace making it 3-2 upon the final whistle.

Nelson Sule who scored the brace to help his side earn the maximum points was picked for the Man of the Match award. The youngster was happy and dedicated the award to his teammates with a promise to do more for his side.

Coach Agaadi lauded his lads for playing according to instructions saying, they won because of hard work.

"I know that the Kwara United U-17 team is a good side so, I knew that the match would be difficult for us but I have faith in my boys that they would deliver which they did". He stated.

Lobi Stars U-17 will play their second group match with the Plateau United U-17 team tomorrow 2nd February by 10 am.

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