Nasarawa United Football Club

NASARAWA YOUTH AND SPORTS COMMISSIONER, JIBRIL, INSPECTS LAFIA CITY STADIUM RENOVATION AHEAD OF GOVERNOR SULE'S FINAL VISIT.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State, Hon. Jibril Ibrahim Abdullahi, alongside Permanent Secretary, Dr. Stephen Iliya Sasetu, and Director of Finance and Account of the Ministry, Tanko Musa 'Atakura', earlier today, undertook an on-the-spot inspection of the ongoing installation of artificial grasses and minor renovation works at the Lafia City Stadium.

Jibril said the inspection was aimed at assessing the level of work and ensuring that all deliverables meet the quality and acceptable standards required ahead of Governor Abdullahi Sule's scheduled final inspection visit.

Speaking during the tour, the Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, noting that the project reflects Governor Sule's and the State's earnest and deliberate desire to sports development and youth empowerment.

Hon. Jibril further stated that upon completion and formal handover, the State's Men's and Women's Premier football teams, Nasarawa United FC, and Nasarawa Amazons FC, would play their League's home matches at the facility.

Earlier, representative of the contracted firm, Joshua Olaitan of Alansmith Nigeria Limited, assured the Ministry's delegation of completing and handing over of the stadium to the State Government by Thursday, 3rd September, 2026, for official use by the State's teams for their league games, beginning with the Nasarawa United versus visiting Bendel Insurance weekend's Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League's game on match-day two.

Olaitan stated that the turf for the main football field have been fully laid, while only a minor finishing touches are left around the pitch, which, according to him, will be completed on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2026.

Eche Amos FCBS, ANIPR,
Head of Public Relations,
Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

01/09/2026

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NASARAWA UNITED SLUMP TO LATE DEFEAT IN EUROMATCH NPFL OPENER.

The Solid Miners' 2026/27 Euromatch Nigeria Premier league Campaign got off to a disappointing start after they fell to a 3-1 defeat away to Barau FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Sunday evening.

Despite showing early resilience to draw 1-1 after right back, Abubakar Abdullahi, benefitted from a Mohammed Umar's assist in the 20th minute to cancel out Joseph Atule's 15th minute strike.

Goalkeeper, Olughu Chinemerem, superbly saved a penalty before the break as Nasarawa United looked set to compete deep into the second half, but were undone by two late goals in the closing stages of the highly intense contest.

Al'Amin Umar and Suga Aliyu, each netted in the 78th and 82nd minutes, respectively, for their side to make the task daunting for the Solid Miners, who will now turn their focus to bouncing back in their next match against Bendel Insurance of Benin on Sunday, 6th September, 2026, at home in Lafia, by 4pm.

Today's result leaves Nasarawa United on 14th position, two spots behind Barau FC.

The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Jibril Abdullahi Ibrahim FCNA, alongside Chairman of the State Football Association, Salisu Usman Galadima, joined the Solomon Babanjah-led Nasarawa United in Kano to cheer the team to victory.

POST-MATCH REACTION:

COACH MANGUT MBWAS(NAS): "My wards played better, but were unlucky to score from the avalanche of opportunities we had.

"It's definitely not the way to start the new season, but we will analyse our mistakes, regroup, and bounce back stronger, beginning from our next match."

CAUTION(Yellow Card):

Ogbodo Kelechi(NAS)16'

Mohammed Umar(NAS)55'

NASARAWA UNITED LINE-UP: Olughu Chinemerem, Abubakar Abdullahi, John Victor(Ahmed Family 68'), Sam Pam(Suleiman Dauda 79'), Chidera Nduka(Moyi Hassan 85'), Oche Bawa, Musa Yakubu(Alao Dabani 69'), Sunday Dapma, Harrison Ebah, Mohammed Umar(Ugochukwu Leonard 79'), Kelechi Ogbodo.

UNUSED SUBS: Joshua Oladeji, King Osanga, Ada Umar, Austine Onyemaechi.

Eche Amos FCBS, ANIPR,
Director of Media,
Nasarawa United FC.

30/08/2026

FULL-TIME SCORE:

Barau FC 3-1 Nasarawa United

Joseph Atule⚽15', Al'Amin Umar⚽78', Suga Aliyu⚽82'

Abubakar Abdullahi ⚽25'

LIVE SCORE:

Barau FC 3-1 Nasarawa United

Joseph Atule⚽15', Al'Amin Umar⚽78', Suga Aliyu⚽82'

Abubakar Abdullahi ⚽25'

Headed for the break

LIVE SCORE:

Barau FC 1-1 Nasarawa United

Joseph Atule⚽15'

Abubakar Abdullahi ⚽25'

LIVE SCORE:

Barau FC 1-0 Nasarawa United

Joseph Atule⚽15'

How we file out today!

And the D-day is here with us!

Let's go!!!