Lobi Stars were officially relegated on Sunday following another defeat, Blueprint Online reports.

The Benue team saw their fate sealed at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

Lobi, rooted to the bottom, were defeated 2-0 by Kano Pillars, confirming their relegation to the Nigeria National League (NNL).

Ahmed Musa opened the scoring for Pillars in the 54th minute before Naziru Auwalu added a second from the penalty spot in stoppage time.

With just 25 points from 33 matches, Lobi Stars are mathematically out of the survival race, even if they win all their remaining games.

The team become the first side to be relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League, (NPFL) this season.