Lobi Stars Mgt. denies knowledge of attack on team by suspected hoodlums

Posted : 01 April 2025

The management of Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi has vehemently denied any knowledge of the unfortunate attack on the team by yet-to-be-identified men at the club's training ground.

Recall that the Lobi Stars FC players and coaches were attacked at the training ground while the players were locked in the team bus over poor performances.

The first team was threatened by the group and told not to return to Makurdi, the capital of Benue State.

Players were locked inside the team bus with the windows closed. This was allegedly a punishment for the team's poor performances in the league this season.

This incident occurred as Lobi Stars prepared for an FA Cup tie on Wednesday.

However, amidst the confusion, the team management issued a statement denying any complicity in the attack.

"The attention of the Board and Management of Lobi Stars Football Club has been drawn to misleading and disturbing allegations circulating on social media, insinuating that the club’s leadership sent thugs to attack its own players and staff during a training session at the Government Model Secondary School Pitch, Makurdi.

"This baseless accusation is not only false but also utterly illogical. What possible gain would the Dr. Philip Nongu-led Board derive from orchestrating violence against the very players they have tirelessly supported throughout the season?

"How can a management that has remained committed to the welfare of its players, ensuring that salaries and benefits are paid despite less-than-satisfactory performance, suddenly turn around to harm them?

"Such an insinuation is not only absurd but also maliciously fabricated to tarnish the image of the club.

"What transpired at today’s training session was simply a misunderstanding involving some fans of the club in Makurdi, who sought explanations regarding the club’s performance.

"The situation, though unfortunate, was swiftly brought under control by the club’s Board and Management, reaffirming their commitment to a peaceful and progressive football environment.

"Lobi Stars is still actively competing in the Nigeria Premier Football League and the President Federation Cup, and the management remains focused on ensuring the team finishes the season on a strong note.

"It is, therefore, inconceivable that the leadership would resort to such a disgraceful act against its own players when unity and motivation are most needed.

"The public is hereby urged to disregard these false claims as nothing more than a desperate attempt to misinform and mislead. Lobi Stars Football Club remains committed to professionalism, discipline, and the collective progress of the team."

Lobi Stars Mgt. denies knowledge of attack on team by suspected hoodlums

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