)
Mr assist Joseph Atule was on target again for the Pride of Benue
Lobi Stars have opened up a four point lead at the top of table in Group B after a routine win on Sunday.
Lobi defeated Doma United 2-0 during their week nine encounter at the New Jos Stadium.
)
Joseph Atule and Abba Umar were the heroes of ten day for the Benin side as they made it a swift return to winning ways in the NPFL.
The game in brief
The home side went into the game against the newly promoted side looking to bounce back to winning ways after the last time.
Wikki Tourist ended Lobi’s a run of six games without a defeat and they welcomed Doma looking to make amends.
Lobi made their intentions known very early when Atule fired them ahead in the seventh minute with his fourth goal of the season.
1-0 became two as Abba Umar doubled Lobi’s advantage two minutes later.
Lobi could have added more goals but both sides went into the break with the host comfortably ahead.
The second half produced no further goals despite the Pride of Benue asking more questions of their visitors.
What the result means
Following be win over Doma, Lobi Stars have now extended their lead at the top of the table in Group B to four points.
Despite the loss, United remain sixth with 12 points from nine matches this season.
Related content
)
22:57 - 17.02.2023
NPFL Kabiru Dogo berates Kwara United's attack, says team will try to improve
Kwara United at the moment, are the least-scoring side in the NPFL this season, having only found the back of the net twice in eight matches.
)
22:29 - 17.02.2023
NPFL David Okoromi calls Niger Tornadoes' situation 'not irredeemable', begs fans to be patient
With a 1-1 draw in their last game, Niger Tornadoes are now on a 6-game winless streak.
)
09:58 - 17.02.2023
NPFL Nigeria Decides 2023: League football to halt for 3 weeks for elections
Nigerians will go to the polls on February 25 to vote for the country's new president.
)
23:33 - 16.02.2023
NPFL Nigerian referee killed in car accident buried in Abia
Eneogwe was involved in a road accident earlier in February while returning home after serving as an assistant referee, in a game between Nasarawa United and Plateau United.
)
18:23 - 16.02.2023
NPFL Akwa United secure slim win over Gombe United, push Remo Stars to 5th in Group A
The Promise Keepers have failed to drop any points at home since losing in Uyo on the opening day of the season.
)
15:09 - 16.02.2023
NPFL Ayeni calls defending Akwa United's forte, says team will attack Gombe United
The Uyo club can go into third position in Group A on Thursday, should they have a favourable goal difference.
)
14:38 - 16.02.2023
NPFL Stars of the mid-week featuring birthday boy Idris Mohammed and Plateau United
17 goals were scored in nine matches in the NPFL on Wednesday, with Plateau United being the best entertainers.
)
12:08 - 16.02.2023
NPFL 'Score more goals' - Enyimba's boss wants more from two-goal hero Emeka Obioma
The forward inspired the Aba Millionaires to victory in mid-week but his coach believes he should have scored more against Shooting Stars.
)
20:05 - 15.02.2023
NPFL Wikki Tourist cage dangerous duo to end Lobi Stars’ unbeaten run
Joseph Atule and Kumaga Suur failed to find their shoe size as they were expertly caged by their host in Bauchi.
)
19:18 - 15.02.2023
NPFL Dakkada overcome Sunshine Stars to end five-game losing streak
The Uyo-based club has finally lived up to its name after rising above its visitors Sunshine.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)