Two Lobi Stars Benue state government has been rewarded with cash gifts by the Benue state government, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Despite the 1-0 defeat against the Sunshine Stars at the Akure Sports Complex, the Pride of Rivers rewarded Kalu Orji and Christian Madu with cash gifts by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the state governor, Terver Akase.
The away defeat last weekend means two straight losses for the Group B table toppers but Akase claimed the reward is to motivate the boys.
“The award to the lads will rather encourage them to go back to the drawing board and fix things right ahead of their remaining fixtures.
“The lads need not lose their grips on the log but remain firm to secure a playoff ticket for their numerous teeming supporters as the league winds down,” Akase stated via Daily Post.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun