By Peter Duru, Makurdi

The management of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has appointed Coach Mohammed Ganaru as Interim Head Coach of the team till the end of the current season.

The Chairman of the club, Dr. Philip Nongu, in a statement by the Media Director of the club, Emmanuel Uja explained that the appointment became necessary following the resignation of the Club’s Technical Adviser and ex International, Daniel Amokachi, coupled with the team’s current standing on the NPFL table.

Dr. Nongu appealed to fans of the club to remain steadfast and not relent in their support for the club.

According to him, “everything we do at the moment is for the good of our beloved club. While we welcome criticisms, they should be constructive and aimed at enhancing our performance. Let us remain steadfast in our support, knowing that with God, nothing is impossible.”

Dr. Nongu expressed confidence in the ability of the new coach, who had previously managed Lobi Stars, and reaffirmed the management’s commitment to providing him the necessary support to ensure the club retained its NPFL status.

In another development, the Board also constituted a new Management Team for the club, with the Club Chairman, Dr. Philip Nongu, serving as the Head alongside Head Coach Mohammed Ganaru.

Other members of the Management Team includes Lawrence Adoga as Team Manager, Solomon Aondoakaa, team Accountant, Emmanuel Uja, Media Director, Christopher Ayom, Team Nurse and Felix Pilakyaa, the Club Welfare Officer, while John Gaadi was drafted to the team as the Goalkeepers’ Trainer.

The Chairman noted that “with these strategic appointments, Lobi Stars is poised to turn the tide as the season draws to a close.”