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,
Mitko Dobrev the Ghana Premier League in 2006-2007, Mitko Dobrev was awarded Manager of the Year Ghana. Dobrev managed a number of clubs in his homeland of Bulgaria before going to Africa. While in charge of Hearts of Oak, he unjustifiably invaded the pitch, whereupon he was called up for a disciplinary hearing in 2007. It was in a game opposing Tema Youth. Heartland FC dismissed the Bulgarian tactitian of his role in 2009, adducing differences with the management and a poor run of results as the reasons for his sacking. In 2009, Mitko joined Lobi Stars F.C. of the Nigerian Premier