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At the end of the first stanza, Kwara United who struggled last season are on top of the league table with 36 points, having won 10 drawn 6 and lost only three out of 19 matches played so far.
The ‘Afonja Warriors’ are closely followed by four time winners of the league, Kano Pillars who also have 36 points but inferior goal difference. In third place is Akwa United on 33 points with a game in hand.
Although former African champions, Enyimba have found themselves in the fifth place behind Enugu Rangers, mathematically, they are potential leaders because of their four outstanding matches.
Unlike the top four clubs, Enyimba have played only 15 matches due to their continental engagement. They are representing Nigeria in the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup.
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The immediate past vice-chairman of Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Mike Idoko has thanked the governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom for the opportunity given to him to serve the club for five years. Idoko who replaced Dominic Iorfa in 2016 had served in that capacity until Wednesday when the Secretary to the state government, […]
The former Flying Eagles coach who guided both Lobi Stars and Enyimba of Aba to their first league titles received his letter of appointment at a brief ceremony at the Government House, Makurdi on Tuesday.
While accepting the appointment, the former coach of Niger Tornadoes, Bendel Insurance and Akwa United FC said “It’s a call to duty and I pledge my allegiance to the development of Benue State. I promise to serve and discharge my responsibility with the fear of God.”
However, a retired referee and football administrator Harry Yachi took to his Facebook page where he wrote “Uwua’s appointment as a personal assistant on urban development is an insult to Benue football and Nigeria at large. It is done for selfish reasons and not for the interest of Benue State.