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Heartland showed their intent to win against Lobi Stars early in the match when Bright Onyedikachi’s attempt in the 10th minute came off the crossbar before it was hurriedly cleared out by the visitors.
Ten minutes later, Heartland had another glorious opportunity to go in front but Emmanuel Adachi instead skied his attempt over the cross bar.
Mustapha Aliko in goal for Lobi Stars was forced to make two impressive saves in quick succession before he was booked in the 25th minute for time wasting.
Heartland continued to pile pressure on Lobi Stars defence and the resulting free kick in one of such dangerous incursions was expertly converted by Chidera Eze in the 38th minute for the opener.
You must be feeling fulfilled now that you are in Lobi Stars
Honestly I am fulfilled. Even if I leave Lobi Stars today, I will still feel satisfied. In fact, I can liken my case to that of Odion Ighalo when he joined his childhood club, Manchester United. Although he has not enjoyed enough playing time, I am sure he is feeling fulfilled.
Before you left to join Lobi Stars, was there a problem between you and Katsina United?
I was not happy with the way they treated me but such things are common in the game and as a professional, one must act professionally in all circumstances. We had five goalkeepers in Katsina United yet I kept 21 matches. There was no basis for the treatment that was meted to me. They didn’t pay our salaries so we decided to complain. Unfortunately, in the Nigerian league once you do such a thing, you are automatically an indiscipline player. They said I was not disciplined. They said I was sacked and expected me to go on air and join issues with them but I d
By Duro Ikhazuagbe
Rivers United FC continued their push to make a statement in the Nigerian topflight this season as they crushed visiting Kwara United 3-0 to stay on maximum nine points from three matches on top of the NPFL.
Two first half goals by Ifeanyi Anamena (in the 33 minutes) and Godwin Aguda (one minute later) and the penalty by Godwin Chika in the 90th sealed the top spot for the Pride of Rivers people.
Closely on the heels of United is the pair of Nasarawa and Dakkada both on seven points. Lobi and Enyimba are on six points but goals difference separated them into third and fourth on the NPFL log.