Vice Chairman of Lobi Stars FC Dominic Iorfa has cried out over plans by some detractors of the club, mostly members of the past Managements to work against the survival struggle of the North Central club to escape relegation. 

This is coming on the heels of a court order to seize the club’s official bus during their training session in Makurdi Friday ahead of the crucial match against Dakkada FC in Makurdi on Sunday. 

The court had ordered the seizure of Lobi stars bus owing to the accumulated debts owed by previous Managements to hoteliers and other parties.

The Lobi stars boss alleged that it was a ground plan hatched by some top members of the past Managements of the club who are desperate to see the club go down to the relegation waters despite government efforts and huge support to the team.

According to him ” I was given the mandate by the governor to rescue the team from troubled waters and we are doing everything possible by the grace of God to do the assignment, but those who put the club in this mess are working against us” he cried out. 

He continued ” Lobi stars is the symbol of the state and the people of Benue state will not be happy to see the team relegated, Iam ready to offer my best to rescue the team but all these blackmail and distractions are not good at this crucial and critical stage” 

“If the club could succeed in the previous administrations, then the club must not die in the hands of Gov. Ortom who has done massively well in supporting the club financially, I won’t allow that to happen ” he assured.

“Before I took over this assignment, the immediate past Management played 19 matches and got only 19 points out of possible 57 points and placed on 19th bottom position, but today by the grace of God and with the huge support of the state government, Supporters, fans and the entire team we have played 15 matches, garnered 24 points and placed joint 12th position on the Log with 4 matches to go, God will see us through ” he prayed.

He warned the detractors not to take his patience for granted because he refused to probe them on assumption of office, stressing that he would be forced to activate all the relevant means to set up a probe panel to unearth their untoward stewardship in the club.

It looks more certain that highly-rated defender, Dominic Iorfa will be extending his stay at the League One side, Sheffield Wednesday but until the club adjusts to some of his contracture conditions.
The 26-year-old centre back has been in fine form for the Owls this season after returning from injury with impressive performances he put in the Carabao Cup and the league so far.

The Nigerian born Iorfa is having one year left on his current contract with some clubs already having him on their watchlist this summer looking at his pedigree but he’s interested in staying with Sheffield.

That will have to come to pass if the club alters some of the clauses added to the new contract offered.
There are some conditions that did not go down well with the defender who has become one of the cult heroes for the Owls.

Speaking over the development, Dominic’s father, Dominic Iorfa Snr told newsmen that he wished his son to continue his career with the Owls but described the conditions for the new deal offered by Sheffield as ridiculous.

“It’s ridiculous and I find it insulting, he (Dominic Jnr) has served the club so well and he’s still giving his best which he joined from Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., in the 2019/2020 January transfer window and ended up third best player of the team and winning best player of the year award of the club in 2020/2021 season, I don’t think such conditions are necessary.

“Yes, he’d love to play on for Sheffield, he likes it there and he’s happy with the town, the fans have shown him so much love and he would want to continue to be part of their family, but the present situation may have to make him rethink and may not extend the contract until the clause/condition of the offers are been taken care of

” I am glad to announce the approval of your appointment as consultant to our great union,” Babangida said.

He added that the appointment of the renowned football administrator is hinged on his immense experiences as a former footballer, as well as, the management of football in various exalted capacities.

” Your appointment is based on your pedigree, as an astute football administrator with a deep working knowledge both on the technical and business aspect of the game.

” As Consultant to the union, you will be required to provide consultation on content, logistics, marketing, as well as other variables on behalf of the union, ” the former Ajax Amsterdam star player further explained