It is surely not the best of times for Lobi Stars, who have been enduring a turbulent period that began late last season—a perilous stretch that has seen the club's fortunes nosedive.
The grim situation has left Lobi Stars rooted to the bottom of the league table in what has been an underwhelming season. With just 16 points from 16 games, they desperately need a win to bolster their survival hopes.
Last weekend, they suffered a home defeat to Nasarawa United and now aim to secure a crucial three points against Plateau United. Meanwhile, Plateau United, who recently had three points deducted for infractions against Rangers, are determined to avoid being dragged into the relegation zone.
The North Central derby will be a decisive fixture for both clubs, whose managers are under scrutiny for underperformance despite the high expectations placed on them. Lobi Stars have heavily invested in their technical staff by appointing former Super Eagles striker Daniel Amokachi as Technical Adviser, replacing the sacked Eugene Agagbe, and bringing in Finnish tactician Mika Lönnström as the new head coach.
However, both appointments have yet to produce the desired results, as the club's poor performances persist. For Plateau United, the sale of their top scorer Albert Hilary has proven to be a costly mistake, leaving the team struggling in front of goal.
Head-to-Head
Since 2022, Lobi Stars and Plateau United have faced off in four matches, with Plateau United winning three and Lobi Stars securing one victory.
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