Iorfa in cloud nine over Lobi’s semi-final ticket

Lobi Stars who were runners up last year edged out the Akwa Ibom State team 2-1 to set up a semi-final clash with Enyimba FC of Aba.Speaking to Shot! on his team’s performance, the former international expressed confidence that Lobi will appear in the finals back to back.He said when the competition started, only a […]

Lobi Stars who were runners up last year edged out the Akwa Ibom State team 2-1 to set up a semi-final clash with Enyimba FC of Aba.
Speaking to Shot! on his team’s performance, the former international expressed confidence that Lobi will appear in the finals back to back.
He said when the competition started, only a few people gave his lads a chance to progress but those who doubted their ability have been proved wrong.
Iorfa maintained that even as his team is up against Enyimba, it is not the end of the road for his youthful said as he said the boys have resolved to go back to Teslim Balogun stadium for the trophy that eluded them last year.
He said with the motivation that is coming from the state government, Lobi Stars won’t disappoint their teeming fans.
According to him, there is a new spirit in the camp of the team and he will personally give the necessary support to the technical crew to ensure the players are kept in the right frame of mind for the make or mar match.
He said “Naturally I am excited that my boys have qualified for the semi-final. It was a difficult game but they were able to pick one of the tickets. I am not surprised by this impressive run so far because if you can remember, we played in the finals last year.
“We are confident and as former champions, we are determined to win again. Our destination is Teslim Balogun stadium where we hope to win our second title.
“All we need is continuous support from the government. We are one of the best sponsored clubs in the country today”.