NNL: Lobi Stars release 18 players after promotion miss
Lobi Stars Football Club has announced the release of 18 players following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.
The list of departing players includes Orya Joseph, Daniel Abah, Atavti Samuel, Eyigege Pius, Achiv Douglas, Eru Jackson, Amia Kenneth, Ingbila Henry, Ofem Emmanuel, Itim Paul, Yanmar Moses, and Iorliam Eric. Additionally, Bello Raji Egigogo, Edeh Chukwuebuka, Amara Christian, Ifeanyi Ezema, Jonathan John Abu, and Okoh Chukwuma will also leave the club.
Conversely, Lobi Stars have retained 17 players for the upcoming 2026/27 season. Among those remaining are Kumaga Suur, Kwambe Solomon, Odinaka Francis, Akile Monday, and Iteji Jimmy. The team also includes Onah Peter, Agugu Benjamin, Foga Dominic, Imenger Barnabas Jnr, Kongbenda Joseph, Uja Manasseh, Sunday James, Atsaka Daniel, Egiga Valentine, Afeez Yusuf, Azeez Tijanni, and John Akende.
The Pride of Benue failed to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after finishing outside of the qualification spots in the recent NNL season.
