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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Lobi Stars have adopted the Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, as the home ground for the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season.<\/p>\n

The Tafawa Balewa Stadium is the home ground of Nigeria National League side, Wikki Tourists.<\/p>\n

The Makurdi-based outfit\u2019s original home ground, tAper Aku Stadium, Makurdi is undergoing renovation.<\/p>\n

Lobi Stars played their home matches at the Lafia City Stadium last season.<\/p>\n

The stadium is the home ground of Nasarawa United who will also be participating in the NPFL in this campaign.<\/p>\n

Lobi Stars will lock horns with Akwa United in their opening fixture at their new ground.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Lobi Stars have adopted the Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, as the home ground for the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Tafawa Balewa Stadium is the home ground of Nigeria National League side, Wikki Tourists. The Makurdi-based outfit\u2019s original home ground, tAper Aku Stadium, Makurdi is undergoing renovation. 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