Kumaga Ecstatic as Lobi Stars Launch NNL Campaign with Crucial Victory

Lobi Stars forward, Suur Kumaga, is riding a wave of euphoria following his team’s triumphant start to the 2025-26 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The ‘Pride of Makurdi’ kicked off their campaign on a high note, securing a crucial one-nil victory against City FC in their season opener played in Lafia on Sunday.

The decisive moment of the match belonged to Kumaga, who netted the lone, all-important goal for the home team, instantly positioning Lobi Stars for an early advantage in the league standings. Speaking to the club’s media following the victory, the goal-scoring hero was quick to acknowledge the strategic mind orchestrating their performance, commending the tactical brilliance of coach Bala Abubakar.

“I’m loving the way coach Abubakar Bala has set things up,” Kumaga stated enthusiastically. He went on to highlight the strong synergy between the coach’s philosophy and his personal contribution, adding, “His tactics really suited my style of play and I’m glad we got the season off to a winning start.”

The forward’s comments underscore a strong sense of team cohesion and a positive atmosphere within the squad, suggesting that Abubakar’s tactical setup is already bearing fruit and creating a comfortable environment for key players to thrive.

Lobi Stars will be looking to maintain this initial momentum as they prepare for their match day two fixture this weekend, where they are scheduled to take on Kada Warriors. The early-season win provides a solid foundation, and the team will be eager to build on their three points and the confirmed attacking prowess of Kumaga in their next outing.