NPFL: Kabir Dogo salutes Nasarawa United’s performance after Ikorodu City win

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nasarawa United’s head coach, Kabir Dogo, expressed immense pride in his players after they secured their first victory of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, edging out Ikorodu City 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.

Goals from Anas Yusuf and Kabir Balogun gave Nasarawa the lead, with ThankGod Chiaka’s strike for Ikorodu serving as a mere consolation.

Dogo praised his team’s character and resilience, highlighting their collective effort in achieving this crucial win.

“We showed character and resilience to secure this first win of the season.

“The energy was electric as every member of the team contributed to this win, and we can’t wait to build on this momentum,” he said.

With this victory, Nasarawa United moved into the top 10 of the league standings, accumulating five points, while Ikorodu City remains at the bottom with just one point from four matches.

Nasarawa’s next challenge will be against Bayelsa United on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Lafia City Stadium.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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