Heartbreak in Lafia: Nasarawa United Fall to Kwara United
Nasarawa United fell to their second home defeat this season, losing 0-1 to North Central rivals Kwara United at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous scoring chances, the Solid Miners couldn’t capitalize.
The highly anticipated match began with intense displays from both teams. However, Kwara United’s Emmanuel Ogbole, a former Nasarawa United striker, scored the decisive goal, leaving the hosts trailing 0-1 at halftime.
In the second half, Nasarawa United pushed hard for an equalizer, with Anas Yusuf, Chinonso Okonkwo, Kabir Balogun, Shina Kumater, and Shammasu Mohammed all coming close. Kwara United’s goalkeeper, Nurudeen Badmos, made crucial saves to deny the hosts.
Despite being a man down after Victor Adeoye’s 69th-minute red card, Kwara United held on to their slim lead, securing maximum points.
This loss drops Nasarawa United to 18th place with 12 points from eleven games, while Kwara United jumps to 11th position with fourteen points.
Post-Match Reactions:
Coach Kabir Dogo (Nasarawa United): Today’s result is disappointing, despite our good performance. We’ll get things right. We didn’t capitalize on our chances, especially when our opponents were down to ten men.
Coach Tunde Sanni (Kwara United): “This win is divine compensation. We’ve been due for an away victory. Nasarawa United’s anxiety and pressure to win cost them this game.”
Next Fixtures:
- November 17, 2024 (Match-day 12): Nasarawa United travels to Uyo.
- Match-day 13: Nasarawa United faces Plateau United in Jos.
