Lobi Stars have intensified preparations for the President Federation Cup Round of 64 clash against Kogi United.
The Makurdi-based club thrashed non-league side St. Mark’s FC 6-0 in a warm-up match at the McCarthy Stadium on Sunday.
The game was their first after the completion of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season.
Lobi Stars will square up with Kogi United in Abuja on Wednesday.
They are determined to make up for the top-flight promotion setback with an impressive run in the cup competition.
Lobi Stars crashed out in the Round of 32 in 2025.
They last won the competition in 2003 when Lobi Stars defeated the defunct Sharks FC 2-0 in the final.