Lobi Stars have vehemently refuted the allegations made by Bayelsa United regarding any attempts to manipulate the Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 27 fixture between the two teams.
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The Director of Media, Emmanuel Uja, emphasized in a press release that the claims made by Bayelsa United are not only unprofessional but also constitute an act of defamation against Lobi Stars.
Uja further urged the league governing body to take action against Bayelsa United and impose a fine on the club for their actions that could potentially tarnish the reputation of the game.
The upcoming match between The Pride of Benue and Bayelsa United is scheduled to take place at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday.
The statement released by Lobi Stars expressed deep regret over the accusations made by Bayelsa United, labeling them as blackmail and defamation of the football club’s status. I
t also highlighted the peaceful nature of the Lafia City Stadium, citing previous matches against various clubs without any issues post-game.
Lobi Stars emphasized that they have no motive to conspire against Bayelsa United, especially considering their convincing victory over the club in an away match.
The football club’s values align with the objectives of the League Body, as demonstrated by their CEO and Vice Chairman, Mr. Dominic Iorfa, who upholds the spirit of sportsmanship towards all visitors.
Despite the efforts of the League Body to enhance the league’s image, Lobi Stars criticized unprofessional clubs like Bayelsa United for engaging in actions that could damage the game’s reputation.
The statement concluded by urging the League Body to intervene, caution Bayelsa United, and impose a fine to safeguard the league’s integrity at all times.
