In a nail-biting tie, the Solid Miners secured a hard-fought 1-2 victory after coming from behind to scoop all three points off their hosts, Bayelsa United on match-day five of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Sunday evening.
Jawad Mustapha headed the home side into the lead in the 36th minute before Ekeson Okorie drew the Solid Miners on level terms at the nick of halftime.
From there on, the atmosphere became palpable, with both teams creating scoring opportunities.
However, it was Nasarawa United who doubled their lead in the 89th minute through substitute, Victor Onovuke.
The visitors resolutely weathered any further threats from the hosts, as they held on for the precious win, their first of the season away from home.
Sunday’s result sees the Solid Miners accelerating to the second position on the league table with ten points, just one point shy of table-toppers, Enyimba FC of Aba, who beat Bendel Insurance 3-2 at home.
Nasarawa United will return home where they will host Katsina United FC on match-day six, on Sunday, next week.
POST-MATCH REACTIONS:
COACH MANGUT MBWAS (NAS): “It was a very tight game based on the condition of the field as it was water-logged due to a heavy downpour.
“We conceded through an error, but we played our way back and got what we worked for.
“After losing their last home game, Bayelsa United were more under pressure in today’s game. So, we came with a game plan to frustrate them the more, and it worked for us.
“I give credit to my boys for being able to get the job done, without sounding disrespectful to the Bayelsa United’s side, because they gave their all, but unfortunately couldn’t get any positive result.”
CAUTION(YELLOW CARD):
Ameh Godwin(NAS)
NASARAWA UNITED LINE-UP: Ameh Godwin, Abubakar Abdullahi, Mubarak Hussaini, Chidera Nduka, Ekeson Okorie(Moses Tsetuan), Victor John, Utake Emmanuel, Jofrank Istifanus, Umar Adah(Collins Onovuke), John Joshua(Salomon Chigoziem), Mohammed Garba(Anas Yusuf).
UNUSED SUBS:
Darlintin Ovunda, King Osanga, Ojo Johnson, Gozie Umeh, Prince Ikemdinachi.
CREDIT: Eche Amos (Fellow, CBS),Director of Media,Nasarawa United FC.