Nasarawa United pick first away win, climb to second
By Mishael Emmanuel with additional reports by Eche Amos
Nasarawa United have recorded their first away win after a hard-fought victory over Bayelsa United on match-day five of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), season at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, South-South, Nigeria.
The Solid Miners were made to labour for all three points, returning from a goal down to edge hosts, Bayelsa United 2-1, in a nail-biting tie, on Sunday evening.
Jawad Mustapha headed the hosts in front in the 36th minute before Ekeson Okorie drew the Solid Miners on level terms at the nick of halftime.
The score was even for most of the second half, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. But it was the visitors who had the last laugh, striking a death-dealing blow in the 89th minute through inform substitute, Victor Onovuke.
Nasarawa United resolutely weathered any further threats from the hosts, as they held on for the precious win, their first of the season away from home.
Sunday's result sees the Solid Miners accelerating to the second position on the league table with ten points, just one point shy of table-toppers, Enyimba FC of Aba, who beat Bendel Insurance 3-2 at home.
Nasarawa United will next host Katsina United FC on Sunday, MatchDay 6.
HEAR FROM THE ACTORS:
★ Coach Mangut Mbwas:
"It was a very tight game based on the condition of the field as it was water-logged due to a heavy downpour.
"We conceded through an error, but we played our way back and got what we worked for.
"After losing their last home game, Bayelsa United were more under pressure in today's game. So, we came with a game plan to frustrate them the more, and it worked for us.
"I give credit to my boys for being able to get the job done, without sounding disrespectful to the Bayelsa United's side, because they gave their all, but unfortunately couldn't get any positive result."
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