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Lobi brace up for Super Four



Lobi Stars' defender, Anthony Agbaji has said the Super Four tournament will be a big test for his side's preparedness for the season.

The Super Four tournament will hold in Kano from January 9 to 19 among clubs campaigning in African club competitions namely Kano Pillars, Enugu Rangers, Heartland and Lobi Stars.

Agbaji said his side will aspire to be the best when hostilities start at the ancient city of Kano.

"The Super Four tournament is a test case of our readiness for the season. It will be tough but it will adequately prepare us for the league and continental assignments.

"Lobi will be a contender for the title. All the teams are tough, the best will come out winners and I'm confident Lobi will emerge the best at the end," he said to supersport.com.

Agbaji expressed delight that the 2012/13 NPL season will eventual start on February 16.

"We're disappointed over delay in starting the league but thank God it will kick off eventually.

"We expect a fruitful season and Lobi will challenge for trophies," he said.

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