Lobi Stars Stun Abia Warriors with Epic 3-1 Comeback: See How They Did It



In a high-stakes Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter, Lobi Stars pulled off an impressive 3-1 comeback victory against Abia Warriors at the Lafia City Stadium. Despite falling behind in the 55th minute, the team rallied under the strategic guidance of coaches Daniel Amokachi and Mika Lönnström, who made game-changing substitutions that reinvigorated the squad. This win lifts Lobi Stars to 16th place on the NPFL table, giving them a much-needed boost as they aim to climb out of the lower ranks.

The match opened with Lobi Stars showing early promise, dominating possession and dictating the pace. However, despite their control, they were unable to convert their chances into first-half goals. Both teams went into halftime scoreless, setting the stage for a more intense second half. The breakthrough finally came in the 55th minute when Abia Warriors' Sunday Megwo found the net, putting Lobi Stars under pressure to respond.

Determined to turn the tide, coaches Amokachi and Lönnström made key substitutions, introducing Segun Olorintoba, Emmanuel Nnaji, and Ajibola Adeleke. These fresh legs brought renewed energy, and Lobi Stars intensified their attack. Their efforts paid off in the 61st minute when Olorintoba leveled the score, sparking loud cheers from the home crowd. The momentum shifted, with Lobi Stars pressing harder against Abia Warriors’ defense.



The pressure mounted on the visitors as Lobi Stars continued their relentless offensive push. In the 79th minute, Nnaji delivered a precise cross into the box, causing Abia Warriors’ Collins Nwoburuoke to inadvertently score an own goal. This unfortunate deflection gave Lobi Stars the lead and set the stadium alight with jubilant fans who celebrated the dramatic turnaround.

With the clock winding down, Lobi Stars sealed their victory in injury time. Olorintoba struck once more, scoring his second goal of the evening to make it 3-1. This decisive finish secured all three points for Lobi Stars and underscored the team’s resilience and tactical depth. The fans were treated to a captivating display of accurate passes, ball control, and skillful dribbling, holding them spellbound until the final whistle.

Post-match, fans expressed their gratitude to the technical crew led by Daniel Amokachi, praising their impact on the team’s recent turnaround. Head coach Mika Lönnström commended his squad’s commitment, noting that the victory was part of an ongoing process of improvement. He promised to keep pushing the team toward more positive results in the coming matches, with their next fixture taking them southwest to face Sunshine Stars of Akure.

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