Lobi Stars of Makurdi defender, Ebube Duru has confirmed that there was wild celebration in the club’s camp, following their qualification for the next stage of the CAF Champions League on Wednesday.
It took a 2-0 win at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu to see them through of 2-1 goals aggregate against USM de Loum of Cameroon, and an excited Duru told sports247.ng that all the players were excited.
Duru further stated that the Nigerian Professional Football League champions were happy to pass the test and qualify to the first round of the continental clubs’ elite money-spinning competition.
While speaking in a chat with sports247.ng, Duru said: “The victory is a product of the collective desire of all the players in the team.
“We agreed among ourselves that will do everything to impress our fans and prove to Nigerians that were are worthy to represent the country.
“We are happy and excited to qualify, and now we have to shift all our attention fully on the next game against Gor Mahia of Kenya.”
