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Soccer News of Monday, 22 March 2021

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Lobi Stars coach, Barnabas Imenger is dead

Barnabas Imenger was a former Super Eagles striker Barnabas Imenger was a former Super Eagles striker

Barnabas Imenger, a former Super Eagles striker and the coach of Lobi Stars is dead.

The news of his death was confirmed by Lobi Stars media officer, Austin Tyowua on Monday, March 22, 2021.

“Yes, he is dead,” TYowua confirmed.

He said Imenger died in the early hours of Monday after a protracted illness.

“With heavy hearts but total submission to the will of God, the Board and Management of Lobi Stars Football Club regrets to announce the passing on to the glory of Mr. Barnabas Imienger who died in the early hours of 22nd March 2021 in Abuja after a protracted illness.

“He is survived by two immediate children, several siblings, and mother. Burial arrangement will be communicated as soon as the club and his family collectively come out with a position,” he added in a statement announcing Imenger’s death.

Imenger started his Football profession in Makurdi with HMB FC, and moved to BBL Hawks later to be known as Lobi Bank FC and now Lobi Stars, Complete Sports reports.

Also, he featured for BCC Lions of Gboko, El-kanemi Warriors Maiduguri and also played professional football in Saudi Arabia.

He was a member of the Super Eagles squad that finished fourth at the 1995 FIFA Confederations Cup (known then as King Fahd Cup) in Saudi Arabia.