Lobi Stars head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru says his side deserved the victory against holders Rivers United in their rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League clash on Wednesday.
The Makurdi club won 3-2, with Elijah Ani scoring the winning goal deep into stoppage time.
“Playing against the current champions who are at the same time playing in the continental is a difficult one but we’ve put in our best and the result is what we all see,” Babaganaru stated.
Match winner, Ani also reflected on the hard-fought win.
“The most important thing is we needed the three points and we got it”. He maintained.
Lobi Stars extended their lead at the top of Group B to six points following the win.
credit: Daily Post
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