Nasarawa United returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Lobi Stars in a tense Nigeria Premier League Match-day Sixteen clash at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Qamar Adegoke’s 12th-minute strike proved to be the difference-maker, propelling Nasarawa United out of the relegation zone and into 14th position in the league standings.
The Solid Miners dominated possession and created several scoring opportunities throughout the encounter, while Lobi Stars’ John Mark struck the woodwork before the interval.
Despite a late surge by Lobi Stars, Nasarawa United’s resolute defense held firm to secure a vital three points, sending the home crowd into raptures.
The win marked United’s second consecutive home victory and provided a significant boost to their survival hopes.
In a pre-match ceremony, Nasarawa United’s Anas Yusuf and Lobi Stars’ Ossy Martins received their League Bloggers’ Awards for September and October, respectively.
Nasarawa United’s Technical Director, Kabir Dogo, expressed his delight at the result during post-match interviews.
With this win, Nasarawa United will look to build momentum and climb further up the league table.
