NPFL 2022/23 : Nasarawa United Suffer Heavy Defeat To Akwa United On Match Day Three At Jos

Nasarawa United endured one other tough day within the elite Nigeria soccer league after they went down 0-3 at residence to visiting Akwa United on Sunday on the New Jos Worldwide Stadium, Plateau State.

After back-to-back defeats towards Enyimba and El-Kanemi Warriors, the Strong Miners went into at present’s sport with a mindset to earn their first win of the Season, as they brought about early ripples on the opponents’ territory.

Anas Yusuf’s left footed shot from vary following a intelligent cross from Ikenna Offor went inches over the bar within the nineteenth minute.

The attacker once more tried from shut vary however bought his effort handled by the Goalkeeper, Jean Efala.

Towards the run of play, Akwa United received a free-kick within the hosts’ territory. James Ajako benefited from the eventual kick following some poor defending and whipped in a strong left footed shot, as each side went into the break with the travellers main 1-0.

The Uyo primarily based aspect compounded the woes of the hosts two minutes into the restart. Ndifreke Effiong headed residence a free-kick.

Onuche Ogbelu almost modified the scoreline just for his free-kick to be palmed right into a nook kick by the goalkeeper.

Fifteen minutes to regulation time, Akwa United put issues to relaxation with a 3rd purpose by means of Ndifreke Effiong who outran the United defence, condemning the house aspect to their third straight defeat of the 2022/23 Nigeria Skilled Soccer League Season.

The Strong Miners will journey to Gombe to face Gombe United on Saturday, twenty eighth January, 2023, by 4pm.

POST-MATCH REACTIONS:

Coach Abubakar Arikya, “It’s by no means our making to lose any sport, nevertheless, we settle for the result in good religion with the hope of turning across the scenario for higher in subsequent video games.

“The boys performed very effectively within the first-half and we had numerous possibilities.

“However issues turned towards the closing stage of the primary half and the second half wasn’t good for us.

“In all, it’s a day we’ve to neglect in a rush and transfer on.”

Coach Deji Ayeni, “It’s an ideal outcome for us. The league has gotten to a stage the place if you’re psychologically, mentally and bodily alert, you possibly can go and get your factors wherever.

“Bendel Insurance coverage got here to our yard and shocked us 2-0, and there after which, we determined to deliver ourselves collectively and began getting our factors on the street.

“I take optimistic from the officiating at present. Although generally you play badly and win, and different instances you play effectively and lose, however an important factor is so that you can win.

“If the league can go this fashion, I wager you, we’re going to get higher.

“We’ve a goal given to us by the homeowners of the staff to get a continental ticket, and I consider we will obtain it.”

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