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Wikipedia - Lobi Stars F.C.
Lobi Stars Football Club (formerly known as Mosquito football club, Lobi Bank, BBL Hawks, and Hawks) is a Nigerian professional soccer club based in Makurdi, Benue. The club competes in the Nigerian Professional Football League. The Stars' home is the 8,000 seater Aper Aku Stadium.
History
Founded as Hawks of Makurdi in 1981 by the Benue State sports council, the club was renamed Benue Breweries Limited (BBL) Hawks Football club, when the state-owned Breweries acquired the club in 1985. There was another change again when state-owned Lobi Bank acquired the club in 1990 and named it Lobi Bank Football Club.
In 1999, the Nigeria Football League was played in a new format which saw the top four teams squaring up in a knock out Super League at the National Stadium, Surulere. Lobi Stars won the maiden edition of the Nigerian Super League under coach Godwin Koko Uwua's management. Lobi Stars won its first and only FA Cup title in 2003 after beating Sharks FC of Port-Harcourt.
In 2005 they reached the finals of the domestic FA Cup where they lost to Enyimba.
They finished the 2008–09 season with an official record of 13 wins 10 draws and 15 losses after winning a game on appeal against Enugu Rangers, avoiding the drop by one point.
In August 2009, the Benue State government announced the club will be leased to private ownership, ending direct support from the State, that never materialised. Lobi finished 3rd in Glo premier league in 2012. They also reached the Federation Cup final that season but lost to Heartland FC of Owerri.
Founded in 1981, Lobi Stars FC has established itself as one of the top clubs in Nigerian football, consistently challenging for league titles and domestic cup trophies. The team plays its home matches at the Aper Aku Stadium, which has a capacity of 15,000 spectators.
Known for their attacking style of play and talented roster of players, Lobi Stars FC has a passionate fan base that supports the team both at home and on the road. The club's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a lion symbolizing strength and determination.
Lobi Stars FC has produced several talented players who have gone on to represent the Nigerian national team and play professionally in leagues around the world. With a strong tradition of success and a commitment to developing young talent, Lobi Stars FC continues to be a force to be reckoned with in Nigerian football.