Lobi Stars coach 'not surprised' by Kumaga Suur's start to life in the NPFL

Kumaga has now scored four goals this season in the NPFL.

NPFL Lobi Stars coach 'not surprised' by Kumaga Suur's start to life in the NPFL

Izuchukwu Akawor 23:34 - 29.01.2023

The 'local boy' has taken the NPFL by storm following his move to the Pride of Benue from the streets just before the start of the season.

Lobi Stars manager Baba Ganaru is not surprised by the impact of new boy Kumaga Suur at the club.

Suur has taken the league by storm and settled down to life quickly after scoring in his last two appearances for Lobi.

Lobi Stars coach, Baba Ganaru is not surprised by Suur's impressive start to life in the NPFL.

The young forward, who was scouted in the streets of Benue, was at it again as Lobi thrashed newly promoted Bayelsa United 3-0 in Jos on Sunday.

Suur scored two goals in either half to take his tally to three goals in four matches this season in the NPFL.

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Ganaru not surprised by Suur's form

Speaking to the media after the game against Bayelsa, coach of Lobi Stars noted that Suur's great start doesn't surprise him.

According to the gaffer, the young forward is one of the players he has developed so far in his career who is playing with confidence and belief in himself.

Lobi Stars' Kumaga Suur has now scored three goals in just two starts this season.

"I am used to it (seeing players like Suur)," Ganaru said. " I developed him, i have developed so many young players, this is not the first in my career."

Suur started life in the football league with two cameos in Lobi's first two games of the season before he started his first against Abia Warriors in their last game.

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He went on to score the decisive goal as the Benue side defeated the Warriors 1-0 in Umuahia.

Suur started his second successive game against Bayelsa and celebrated with two goals which his manager has attributed to his confidence and self belief.

"It is all about giving them confidence, if you see a potential you bring them in, give him confidence and let him believe in himself that he can do it," he adde.

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