Ogenyi Onazi Replaces Iorfa At Lobi Stars

[Folami David]

Experienced tactician, Evans Ogenyi, has been confirmed as Lobi Stars chief coach, returning for a third stint in charge at the Glo Premier League side to replace former Nigerian forward and club vice- chairman, Dominic Iorfa, who served as technical director.
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Lobi lost 3-4 to Bayelsa United at home on Matchday 21 and are placed 17th on the log.
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Iorfa told supersport.com that the decision to bring Ogenyi is to enable him concentrate on his duties in the boardroom.
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"Managing the club requires a lot. Ogenyi's arrival will give me more time to focus on rebranding the club.
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"I've been able to build the best youth structure for Lobi Stars within a short time and the club has attracted international recognition. As you know, we're heading for an invitation tournament in Libya.
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"I need to do more to boost the club's brand profile," Iorfa said.
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Ogenyi, who is not new to the Premier League expressed readiness to face the challenge at the 1999 Nigerian champions.
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"I feel honoured to return to Lobi Stars. It's a club I know very well and it's my third time in charge," Ogenyi said.
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The former Ocean Boys and Nasarawa United manager, who was formally introduced to the team on Tuesday, will conduct his first training session on Wednesday.
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In 2008, Ogenyi won the Coca-Cola FA Cup (now Federation Cup) with Ocean Boys and assisted Okey Emordi in 2010, when Enyimba reached the semifinals of the Caf Champions League.
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Although, Iorfa has left the club's dug-out, the former Queens Park Rangers and Galatasaray forward will be remembered for his role as Lobi finished third on the log last term and lost the Cup final 1-2 to Heartland.

[Shola Sholaz]

Ogenyi Onazi is a hardworking player anytime anyday for whatever club he plays for....He is very energetic and skillful.