Lobi Stars F.C. to Enyimba. They finished the 2008–09 season with an official record of 13 wins 10 draws & 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. As of 21 February 2016 Lobi Stars F.C. Lobi Stars Football Club (formerly known as Lobi Bank,
Heartland F.C. match. 1999: Emerged regular League champions but lost title to Lobi Stars of Makurdi in the inaugural Super League play-off. 2005: Finished third in Premier League and also in the Coca-Cola FA Cup with coach Stanley Eguma in charge. 2006: Imo State Government re-acquire ownership of the club on February 7 from chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, renaming it Heartland FC. 2008: Finished second in Premier League by one point to Kano Pillars, earned a Champions League slot. 2009: Finished second in the 2009 CAF Champions League, losing to away goals to TP Mazembe after tying 2–2 on aggregate. 2011: The club