Lobi Stars will host their home fixtures in the 2026-27 Nigeria National League season at McCarthy Stadium in Makurdi after the venue received clearance from the NNL.
McCarthy Stadium cleared for home fixtures
The approval gives the Pride of Makurdi a confirmed home base for the forthcoming second-tier campaign. During the previous season, Lobi Stars were forced to stage some of their home games at a neutral venue.
- Home matches in the 2026-27 NNL campaign will be played at McCarthy Stadium.
- The Nigeria National League has approved the Makurdi venue.
- Lobi Stars used a neutral ground for part of their home schedule last season.
Potential boost for fans and community
Returning matches to Makurdi is expected to make games more accessible for supporters, revive the atmosphere around home matchdays and deepen the club’s relationship with its local community.
Season-opening fixtures
Lobi Stars are scheduled to begin their league programme against Bichi First FC in Makurdi on Sunday, November 8.
The 2026-27 NNL season itself will get under way a week earlier, on Sunday, November 1, when Heartland face Crown FC at Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.
