In a dramatic turn of events leading up to the highly anticipated Nigeria Premier Football League match, Lobi Stars have vehemently refuted the claims made by Bayelsa United regarding alleged attempts to manipulate the outcome of the upcoming fixture.
Emmanuel Uja, the Director of Media for Lobi Stars, issued a scathing response to the accusations leveled by Bayelsa United, denouncing them as unprofessional and a blatant act of defamation against the esteemed football club.
In a strongly worded statement released to the press, Uja called upon the league governing body to take swift action against Bayelsa United and impose a fine on the club for their purported efforts to tarnish the integrity of the game.
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The clash between the two formidable teams is set to take place at the iconic Lafia City Stadium this Sunday, promising a showdown of epic proportions.
Expressing deep disappointment at the allegations put forth by Bayelsa United, the statement from Lobi Stars reads, “We regret the unfounded claims made by the management of Bayelsa United. This baseless attack on our Football Club’s reputation reeks of blackmail and unprofessional conduct on the part of Bayelsa United.”
Highlighting the impeccable track record of the Lafia City Stadium as a venue synonymous with peace and fair play, the statement emphasized past encounters with renowned clubs such as Kano Pillars, Rivers United, Shooting Stars, Rangers International, Sporting Laos, among others, all of which transpired without any hint of discord post-match.
Lobi Stars staunchly refuted any insinuation of malintent towards Bayelsa United, underscoring their convincing victory over the club in a previous away fixture. The club’s ethos, as articulated by CEO and Vice Chairman Mr. Dominic Iorfa, embodies the true spirit of sportsmanship and upholds the core values championed by the League Body.
Expressing concern over the actions of certain clubs that undermine the ongoing efforts to revitalize and elevate the league’s standing, Lobi Stars called for decisive action from the league governing body to safeguard the reputation and sanctity of the sport.
In a resolute plea for accountability and integrity, the statement concluded with a call for the League Body to intervene, caution Bayelsa United, and impose penalties to deter any future attempts to besmirch the league’s image.
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As the football fraternity braces itself for the impending clash between Lobi Stars and Bayelsa United, the stakes have been raised not only on the field but also in the realm of sportsmanship and fair play.
