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2025/2026 NNL Preseason: Liman’s Strike Secures Victory for Lobi Stars Against Basira FC

Posted : 11 September 2025

Under the blazing midweek sun at McCarthy Stadium, Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi continued their preseason momentum with a hard-fought 1-0 win over visiting Basira FC of Lafia in the second leg of their friendly double-header.

 

The match sparked into life from the opening whistle as the Pride of Benue seized early control, dictating the rhythm and pinning their opponents deep inside their own half.

 

Nazir Mohammed nearly broke the deadlock in the 13th minute, unleashing a thunderbolt from the edge of the box that was heroically deflected for a corner. However, the ensuing set piece was cleared, keeping the contest finely balanced.

 

The visitors’ problems deepened in the 20th minute when Richard Teryila was shown a red card after a reckless challenge on Ahmadu Liman earned him a second yellow, leaving Basira FC to play the remainder of the match with ten men.

 

Despite dominating possession and creating chances through Suur Kumaga, Bidemi Owoku, Liman, and the overlapping runs of Valentine Egiga, Lobi Stars went into halftime frustrated and goalless.

 

Coach Abubakar Bala reshuffled his side at the break, and the breakthrough arrived just after the hour mark. Azeez Tijani’s powerful strike was spilled by the goalkeeper, and Liman reacted quickest, firing home the rebound in the 61st minute to give the Alia Boys a deserved lead.

 

Lobi Stars maintained control until the final whistle, keeping Basira FC pinned in their half, but were unable to extend the margin.

 

Speaking after the match, Technical Adviser Abubakar Bala praised his team’s progress:

 

 

“We’re not just building a team; we’re shaping an identity. The boys showed hunger, tactical discipline, and unity. With more of these tests, we’ll be ready to fire when the season kicks off.”

 

It was a commanding display with flashes of brilliance, and though the scoreline was narrow, Lobi Stars took another significant step forward in their preseason preparations.

 

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