The Solid Miners as Nasarawa United are nicknamed, this evening, etched their name into the annals of the elite league as they secured their first point against Shooting Stars on the road, following their hard-fought 0-0 stalemate against the Oluyole Warriors at the iconic Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State.
In a match-day seven encounter of the 2026/27 Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League, Nasarawa United displayed remarkable tactical discipline, defensive solidity, and unflinching resilience to frustrate the hosts before their vociferous home crowd.
Despite mounting late pressure from the home side, the Lafia-based side remained compact, organized and resolute, absorbing waves of attacks while launching occasional forays forward, to earn a priceless point away from home, their first ever point against the Oluyole Warriors in Ibadan, and first on the road this season.
Today’s result propels Nasarawa United to 13th position on the log with 8 points, while Shooting Stars drop to 17th position, as the battle for survival and supremacy intensifies.
Excited Coach Mangut Mbwas said the Solid Miners will now shift focus to their next assignment, where they host 3rd-placed Doma United FC at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday, 11th October, 2026, by 4pm, as they seek to build on their resurgence and consolidate their upward trajectory in the league.
CAUTIONS(YELLOW CARD):
Umar Ada(NAS)85′
Sunday Dapman(NAS)86′
NASARAWA UNITED LINE-UP: Olughu Chinemerem, Abubakar Abdullahi, Sunday Dapman, Harrison Ebah(John Victor 61′), Chidera Nduka, Joefrank Joshua(Alao Danbani 80′), Austine Onyemaechi(Aluku Sunday 61′), Sam Pam(Habibu Alakija 80′), Kelechi Ogbodo, Odinaka Alfred, Ugochukwu Leonard(Ada Umar 80′).
UNUSED SUBS: Ameh Godwin, Moyi Hassan, Oche Bawa, Musa Yakubu.
CREDIT: Eche Amos FCBS, ANIPR, Director of Media, Nasarawa United FC.