Lobi Stars Soccer Membership, at present struggling on the backside of the Nigerian Premier Soccer League (NPFL), has discovered itself embroiled in controversy simply 24 hours after a 1-0 defeat to El Kanemi Warriors on March 3.
The membership, with simply 23 factors from 27 matches, had hoped to raise morale with a monetary increase forward of the essential match in Maiduguri, as they battle to keep away from relegation.
In keeping with an official assertion from the membership on March 4, a member of the Lobi Stars board, Mr. Harry Yachi, claimed he was despatched by the Governor of Benue State to ship the funds meant to inspire the workforce.
The cash was handed to workforce captain Solomon Kwambe on behalf of the gamers and to the workforce supervisor for the workers.
Surprising Flip of Occasions
In an surprising and disheartening twist, the monetary incentive was later retrieved by Mr. Yachi following Lobi Stars’ loss to El Kanemi.
This newest controversy has added one other layer of pressure to the membership’s already tough season, as they proceed to battle in opposition to relegation within the NPFL.
Supply: TheAthleticNG