NPFL’23: Nasarawa United get first of the season

Nasarawa United lastly received sigh of reduction after their first win within the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Soccer League, NPFL season in opposition to Kwara United on the Zaria Highway Stadium, Jos on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com studies.

The Strong Miners have been two nil to the great in opposition to an Afonja Warriors facet that has struggled thus far this time period after seven matches this season.

First half purpose from King Osanga and a second half strike by Chinedum Ohanachom did the magic for the Coach Aliyu facet.

It was the guests who regarded to get the primary purpose of the sport, however Osanga did flip momentum round after an early purpose.

Ten minutes into the tie, the previous junior worldwide hit the ball to the roof of the left hand nook of the publish after a layoff from Joshua John kind a freekick.

The momentum remained with the host who noticed off the half with the 1-0 lead and kicked off the second section with a successful spirit.

Within the 54th minutes skilled participant, Chinedu Ohanachom consolidated the lead as King Osanga minimize open the Concord Boys’ defence to arrange Chidera Nduka who laid the ball on the plate.

The host pushed for extra, however there was no a lot menace created regardless of the ascendency.

Nonetheless, a uncommon probability got here for Kwara United as Taofeek Ahmed hit a direct shot on purpose as Jerry Isaac caught the ball on second try.

The Strong Miners ultimately held on to document their first win of the season.

Uche Dozie