Lobi Stars Release 18 Players After Missing Promotion Playoffs

Lobi Stars announced the release of 18 players after the conclusion of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

The players released are Orya Joseph, Daniel Abah, Atavti Samuel, Eyigege Pius, Achiv Douglas, Eru Jackson, Amia Kenneth, Ingbila Henry, Ofem Emmanuel, Itim Paul, Yanmar Moses, Iorliam Eric, Bello Raji Egigogo, Edeh Chukwuebuka, Amara Christian, Ifeanyi Ezema, Jonathan John Abu and Okoh Chukwuma.

In contrast, Lobi Stars have retained 17 players for the 2026/27 campaign.

Among those kept are Kumaga Suur, Kwambe Solomon, Odinaka Francis, Akile Monday, Iteji Jimmy, 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 club, known as the Pride of Benue, failed to secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after finishing outside the qualification spots in the 2025/26 NNL season.