NPFL Updates: Nasarawa United Coach Happy With Slim Win, Finidi George Not Happy, See Others

Nasarawa United’s technical director, Kabiru Dogo, is satisfied with his team’s performance after they overcame a challenging stretch with a 2-1 victory against Bendel Insurance in their matchday 14 fixture.

The Solid Miners ended a four-game winless streak in the NPFL, which Dogo sees as a testament to their hard work and dedication.

“I am incredibly proud of the team’s effort,” Dogo stated in a post-match interview. “We have worked tirelessly to improve our performance, and it’s gratifying to see the players’ commitment rewarded. With this renewed confidence and momentum, we aim to build on this victory and move up the Premier League table.”

This win lifted Nasarawa United to the 18th position in the league.

Finidi George Not Happy With Draw

Rivers United’s technical adviser, Finidi George, reflected on his side’s 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars, where they failed to capitalize on several goal-scoring opportunities.

Timothy Zechariah opened the scoring, but the team could not convert additional chances, allowing Sunshine Stars to equalize through Promise Awosanmi.

“Had we converted our chances, the outcome might have been different,” Finidi acknowledged. “It’s crucial we learn from this experience as we prepare for our upcoming match against Kano Pillars at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. We must be more clinical in front of goal moving forward.”

Following the draw, Rivers United slipped to second place on the league table.

Lobi Stars Coach Positive After Defeat

Lobi Stars head coach Mika Lönnström took a positive approach after a 3-0 defeat to Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. While this was Lobi’s heaviest defeat since his arrival, Lönnström emphasized the development of his young players.

“Our young players are adapting well to our playing style,” he noted. “Although today’s result didn’t reflect their effort, I believe this experience will contribute to their growth. We’ll continue to focus on our training and development as we prepare to host Kwara United.”

Shooting Stars Commend His Players Despite Defeat

Shooting Stars technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has commended his players for their fighting spirit after falling 2-0 in his team’s South West derby loss to Remo Stars.

“It’s unfortunate to lose,” Ogunbote said. “We were determined to secure an away win, especially in such an important derby. Although we were wasteful at times, the effort put forth by the team was commendable. We will keep striving to improve and learn from this experience.”

Bendel Insurance Coach Disappointed

Bendel Insurance interim coach Greg Ikhenoba expressed his disappointment after their 2-1 loss to Nasarawa United but appreciated the officiating during the match.

“It’s disappointing not to achieve the result we aimed for, particularly given our current situation,” Ikhenoba remarked. “However, I was pleased with how the game was officiated. We will review our performance and work on our weaknesses to ensure we come back stronger.”

Following the defeat, Bendel Insurance dropped to the bottom of the league table with 12 points from 14 games.

Akwa United Coach Hails His Players

Akwa United technical adviser, Muhammed Babaganaru, celebrated his team’s effective performance in securing a 1-0 victory over Plateau United. He praised his players for their resilience and fighting spirit throughout the match.

“It was a challenging match where both teams created numerous opportunities,” Babaganaru said. “I’m thrilled we managed to earn all three points, especially after the demanding week we’ve had. Our players demonstrated a commendable never-say-die attitude. While we need to improve our finishing, I’m proud of how the team kept pushing until we secured the winning goal.”