Lobi Stars have strengthened their squad with the addition of 15 new players in preparation for the upcoming 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The signings include a mix of experienced players from top NPFL clubs and promising talents from academies in Benue State.
The new recruits include Ossy Martins, Hilega Bemshima, Komgbenda Joseph, Terna Peter Yoonen, and Aondoyavenga Japhet, among others.
Notable signings include Mathew Arinze, Segun Oluwatoba, Jimmy Iteji, and Akor Itodo, who joined from Abia Warriors, Ijebu United, Plateau United, and Gombe United respectively.
Other signings include Samuel Anefiok from Doma United, Valentine Igiga from Gombe United, Jide Williams from Bendel Insurance, and Ifeanyi Assurance from Bayelsa United. The remaining players were scouted from local academies in Benue State.
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Also, The new signings are currently training with the team in Jos, preparing for the season opener on August 31. Lobi Stars aim to strengthen their squad and improve their performance in the upcoming season.
However, this significant influx of new talent demonstrates Lobi Stars’ commitment to competitiveness and their ambition to make a strong impact in the NPFL. With a balanced blend of experience and youth, the team is poised for a successful campaign.
The NPFL season kicks off on August 31, and Lobi Stars will be looking to make a statement with their revamped squad. Fans can expect an exciting season with the new signings expected to bring fresh energy and skills to the team.
Lobi Stars Football Club (formerly known as Mosquito football club, Lobi Bank, BBL Hawks, and Hawks) is a Nigerian professional soccer club based in Makurdi, Benue.
The club competes in the Nigerian Professional Football League. The Stars’ home is the 8,000-seater Aper Aku Stadium.
