By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
Chairman of Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi, Dr. Philip Nongu, has seek to partner sports journalists in Bauchi
Dr. Nongu who arrived Bauchi on Friday in preparation for the Week 24 match against Katsina United on Saturday, said the need to partner with sports journalists became necessary in view of the important role they play in promoting success and sports development in the country, considering the fact that sports is a media event.
“I use this opportunity to urge you sports writers in Bauchi to support my team Lobi Stars Football Club Makurdi playing home in Bauchi, the Mecca of sports in Nigeria, blessed with seasoned sports administrators of international repute the likes of Sani Ahmed Toro and Alhaji Aminu Maigari to ensure success of all our matches in Bauchi,” he said.
He appreciated the large publicity offered the club by the media during their last home match against Enyimba FC of Aba in Bauchi which attracted massive support to Lobi Stars.
“This is a testament that the good sports-loving people of Bauchi are promising and never forget history,” Dr. Nongu noted.
The Chairman also said, “I want to expressed my appreciation and thanks to the Management and teaming supporters of Wikki Tourists FC, Zabgai international FC, Bauchi Wunti FC and all other football teams that massively supported Lobi during last home match”.
He urged them to continue in that spirit in the interest of togetherness for success of Lobi Stars in the Saturday match against Katsina United and all subsequent home matches and promised that the team will not disappointment fans as the technical department of the team will assemble a very good team and bench.
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