NPFL: Lobi Stars gets a draw in Umuahia as Sporting Lagos humbles Remo Stars

Lobi Stars head coach, Eugene Agagbe, has attributed his team’s away draw against Abia Warriors to hard work from his players.

Agagbe said his players fought hard to secure a point against the hosts.

Lobi Stars held Abia Warriors to a 1-1 draw at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday.

Fabian Omaka opened the scoring for the host in the 70th minute before John Victor equalised from a free-kick in the last minute of the game.

“I’m very happy,I give thanks to the players for the hard work,” he said in a post-match interview.

“I want to thank them for their fighting spirit and perseverance throughout the game.

“It shows that they are really hungry to achieve their target.”

Lobi Stars remain at the top of the table with 43 points from 24 games.

Elsewhere, Sporting Lagos beat Remo Stars 4-1.

Junior Lokosa, Pascal Onyekachi, Philip Odubia, and Isaac Annor were on target for the home team in the game.

Aliu Salawudeen scored the consolation goal for Remo Stars.

At the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Shooting Stars recorded a 3-0 victory against Akwa United.

Victor Ehibe, Christian Pyagbara, and Abdul Lawal scored the goals for the Oluyole Warriors.

Chijioke Mbaoma scored a late winner as holders Enyimba defeated Doma United 1-0 in Aba.

FULL RESULTS

Sporting Lagos 4-1 Remo Stars

Abia Warriors 1-1 Lobi Stars

Enyimba 1-0 Doma United

Shooting Stars SC 3-0 Akwa United

Rangers 0-0 Kwara United