Nasarawa United blast back to the top with emphatic win at home

  
By Maxwell Kumoye with additional report by Eche Amos
 

Nasarawa United roared back to the summit of the Nigeria Premier Football League with a commanding 3–0 demolition of El-Kanemi Warriors on Sunday at the Lafia City Stadium, delivering a performance that sent a clear message to the chasing pack.

Last season’s golden boot king, Anas Yusuf, was once again the star of the show. The clinical forward broke the deadlock in the 38th minute from the penalty spot, calmly sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to give the Solid Miners a deserved lead at break.

Barely a minute after the interval, Anas doubled the advantage, this time pouncing on a sloppy defensive blunder to tuck in his second of the day and his sixth of the campaign. Lafia erupted; El-Kanemi staggered.

Then came the flourish.

Teenage prodigy Garba Mohammed, showing confidence far beyond his years, sealed the victory with a composed, classy finish to make it 3–0, his third goal of the season and one that capped a dominant evening for the hosts.

With the win, Nasarawa United climbed back to the top of the NPFL table, sitting on 27 points from 14 matches, three clear of second-placed Ikorodu City, who still have a game in hand.

Next up is a tricky road trip to Ozoro to face 8th-placed Warri Wolves, but confidence in the camp of the Solid Minners is sky-high.

★ HEAR FROM THE ACTORS
 
MANGUT MBWAS - HEAD COACH, NASARAWA UNITED

"I'm very excited. We approached this game differently and it worked with multiple goals. Respect to El-Kanemi; they had their moments. Warri Wolves away is a long journey, but we’ll prepare and stay positive."

KABIRU DOGO - HEAD COACH, EL-KANEMI WARRIORS

"Tough match for us. Nasarawa United deserved the win, they were the better side. We made costly errors, but the league is a marathon. We’ll adjust and keep pushing despite the difficult travels.

ANAS YUSUF WHO HAD A BRACE:

"I'm overjoyed with the brace. My focus is to help Nasarawa United win the league and secure a continental ticket. Big thanks to our amazing supporters, we’ll keep working hard for them."

Nasarawa United are back on top and judging by this display, they look ready to fight to stay there.

FULL-TIME 

Nasarawa United 3
El Kanemi Warriors 0 

Kwara United 0
Shooting Stars 0 

Wikki Tourists 1 
Bayelsa United 1 

Enugu Rangers 1 
Niger Tornadoes 0 

Remo Stars 2
Barau FC 0 

Abia Warriors 0 
Bendel Insurance 0

Warri Wolves 1
Kun Khalifat 1

MONDAY'S MATCHES

Kano Pillars 
Ikorodu City 

Katsina United 
Enyimba Intr FC

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