LAFIA LGA: The New Kings of Nasarawa Football
In an electrifying finale, Lafia LGA emerged champions of the Nasarawa Governor’s Cup, defeating Nasarawa LGA 4-1. The match, played in the presence of Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, and Nigeria Football Federation President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, lived up to its billing.
Lafia Dominates from Start
Mahmud Mohammed opened the scoring just 56 seconds into the game, capitalizing on Usman Usman’s pass. Hassan Wambai doubled Lafia’s lead with a stunning free-kick two minutes later. Nasarawa LGA pulled one back through Ochoche Ngbede’s penalty kick in first-half stoppage time.
Second-Half Onslaught
Lafia continued their dominance in the second half, with Usman Usman scoring their third goal in the 54th minute. Substitute Baffa Umar sealed the victory with a calm finish in the dying moments.
Awards and Cash Rewards
– Lafia LGA: ₦5,000,000 (champions)
– Nasarawa LGA: ₦3,000,000 (runners-up)
– Karu LGA: ₦2,000,000 (third place)
Individual awards:
– Golden Boot: Ngbede Ochoche (Nasarawa LGA) – 7 goals (₦200,000)
– Best Goalkeeper: Elias Victor (Lafia LGA) – ₦150,000
– Player of the Tournament: Hassan Wambai (Lafia LGA) – ₦150,000
Dignitaries in Attendance
– H.E Engr. Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State Governor)
– Dr. Emmanuel Akabe (Deputy Governor)
– Alhaji Aliyu Bello (APC Chairman, Nasarawa State)
– Hon. Jafaru Ango (Sports Commissioner)
– HRH Lawrence Ayih Abaga Toni II of Garaku
– ACP Yakubu Agabi Mailafia
– Barr. Isaac Danladi
– Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (NFF President)
– Other top government officials and football stakeholders.
