Lobi Stars Coach Reveals Tactical Mastery in Outsmarting Heartland to Reclaim Top Spot

Lobi Stars Coach Reveals Tactical Mastery in Outsmarting Heartland to Reclaim Top Spot

Lobi Stars head coach Eugene Agagbe has revealed the playbook behind their victory over Heartland, a tactical mastery that led to reclaiming the coveted top spot in the Nigerian League.

Lobi Stars Coach Reveals Tactical Mastery in Outsmarting Heartland to Reclaim Top Spot

Lobi Stars’ in-form striker, Suur Kumaga, proved important as his second-half strike secured a vital victory over struggling Heartland FC of Owerri, propelling the Shoe Get Size Boys back to the summit of the league table, Footballrover reports.

The match, held at Lafia City Stadium in Nasarawa State on matchday 21, showcased Coach Eugene Agagbe’s tactical acumen.

Agagbe, keen on reversing fortunes following a defeat against Plateau United, made a strategic lineup adjustment, bringing in Christian Madu for Harmony Ikande.

The first half saw relentless attacks from the Alia Boys, yet the deadlock persisted, thanks to the remarkable saves by Heartland’s goalkeeper, Darlington Ovunda.

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A halftime reshuffle saw Agagbe’s masterstroke, with Kumaga shifting into a central role.

It was in the 68th minute that Kumaga capitalised on a goalkeeper error, slotting home the winning goal from a rebound off Stanley Oganbor’s strike.

Despite a late effort by John Lazarus hitting the crossbar, the Lobi Stars held on to claim maximum points.

While reflecting on the game, Agagbe commended his team’s resilience, highlighting his tactical adaptation to exploit Heartland’s midfield congestion.

I read the game and discovered they were packed in the midfield, so I decided to play wide, and from that moment I got my goal and won my match,” he explained.

With the victory, Lobi Stars reclaimed the league title with 39 points from 21 matches.

Their next challenge awaits in Akure against Sunshine Stars on matchday 22, as they aim to maintain their momentum in the title race.

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