Lobi Stars relegate after 27 years in NPFL

Lobi Stars’ 27-year stay in the Nigeria Premier Football League came to a painful end on Saturday evening following a 2–0 defeat to Kano Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium.

The nomadic side without a permanent home ground entered matchday 33 rooted to the bottom of the league and in desperate need of a result. But goals from Ahmed Musa and Naziru Auwalu Ibrahim confirmed their relegation with five matches left to play.

Despite holding off…