For his outstanding performance for Lobi Stars in their hard-fought victory over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, Francis Odinaka has received a reward of 20,000 naira.
At the New Jos Stadium, the Lobi Stars midfielder Odinaka was named player of the game as the Nigerian Premier Football League team maintained its perfect home record.
The midfielder earned the match award during their north-central derby victory by putting up a commendable performance in the matchday 16 tie against the visiting Niger Tornadoes.
Good Morning #Makurdians.
Start your #Mondaymorning with energy like Francis Odinaka, whose rocket for #WeAreLobi during Sunday's #NPFL23 clash against @NigerTornadoes reminds all about @SundayOOliseh's thunderbolt against #Spain at #France98.#PrideOfBenue #ShoeGetSize pic.twitter.com/kvm4mVs7Ha
— Lobi Stars FC (@LobiStars) May 1, 2023
The Makurdi-based team’s playoff ambitions were strengthened further by the midfielder’s long-range goal, which differentiated both teams in a closely contended match.
The defensive midfield’s long-range goal in the second half gave the table-toppers a 1-0 victory over their bitter rivals, the Niger Tornadoes, in Plateau State.
In one of the NPFL most anticipated games over the weekend, both teams were aware that a win would put them in a respectable position to maintain their position at the top of the standings as the league season edges closer to a wrap.
The tight victory over the Minna team, however, allowed the Makurdi team to go a step closer to playoff qualification by guaranteeing them a spot in the Super Six as time ran out.
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— Lobi Stars FC (@LobiStars) May 1, 2023
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State, Terver Akase, donated a prize money of 20,000 naira to Francis Odinaka for his display, which the award recipient accepted and thanked the donor for.
The outstanding midfielder expressed gratitude and asked God to continue to bless the multifaceted Special Adviser abundantly and stated that the act would motivate them to produce even better outcomes for Lobi Stars.
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