CAF Champions League: Lobi stars qualify for group stage

CAF Champions league campaigners Lobi stars rose to the occasion Saturday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu beating visiting Gor Mahia 2-0. The Nigerian side progressed on the away goal rule after aggregate scores stood at 3-3.  Lobi

Stars Sikiru Alimi was the star of the match as he grabbed the much needed brace that earned the Makurdi side cherished result.

Recall that Lobi had lost the first leg 3-1. Meanwhile congratulatory messages have continued to pour in for Lobi stars following the feat achieved at the Cathedral on Saturday.

Rangers international who will be facing USM in the second leg of the CAF Confederation cup at the same venue on Sunday, were the first to congratulate Lobi Stars for advancing in style. FC Ifeanyi Ubah also congratulated the team in what could pass for Premier league side’s solidarity.

An appreciative Lobi Stars particularly thanked Rangers for their support and promised to storm the stadium tomorrow to cheer them to victory. Both Rangers and Lobi who are flying the nations flag in the continental championships have been monitoring each other’s progress and offering solidarities and prayers alike.