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  • President Federation Cup: NFF dismisses Bayelsa United protest on Nasarawa United

    President Federation Cup: NFF dismisses Bayelsa United protest on Nasarawa United

    The Nigeria Football Federation has debunked insinuations that it is unjustly protecting Nasarawa United FC in a petition filed by Bayelsa United FC over the two teams’ Round of 16 clash in the 2025 President Federation Cup competition.

    The encounter, which was played in Anyigba, Kogi State on Wednesday, 16th April, saw the Prosperity Boys lose 4-5 on penalties to the Solid Miners after regulation time ended 1-1.

    Bayelsa United promptly sent a protest letter to the NFF, dated the same day, contesting the eligibility of five players of Nasarawa United FC.

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    In its response, the NFF said the five players listed by Bayelsa United FC, viz Detan Ogundare, Emeka Onyema, Ogochukwu Leonard, Solomon Chigozie and Benjamin Jack, were duly registered by Nasarawa United FC for the 2025 President Federation Cup competition.

    “After thorough examination of your claims, it is our findings that: 1) The listed five (5) players above are in the submitted list of Nasarawa United Football Club for registration for the 2025 President Federation Cup (find as contained and highlighted in the attached list. 2) The said five (5) players were duly registered and issued players licenses by the Nigeria Football Federation to participate in the 2025 President Federation Cup for Nasarawa United Football Club.

    “Thus, your protest lacks substance and merit, and therefore did not succeed.”

  • NPFL banish Nasarawa United to Gombe after N6m fine

    NPFL banish Nasarawa United to Gombe after N6m fine

    Nasarawa United have been hit with an exile from their Lafiya Township Stadium home ground and imposed a fine of N6million for repeated offences of inadequate security and fan restiveness.

    The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) imposed the sanctions in a swift reaction to the confirmed reports of assault on a Plateau United player, Vincent Temitope and attempt to harass match officials at the end of the Matchday 33 fixture against Plateau United.

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    In a four count charge, Nasarawa United were cited for breaches of Rules B13.52, B13.22, C9 and C11.

    For failure to provide adequate security, the NPFL fined the club N1million, another N1million for failure to ensure proper conduct of their supporters in violation of Rule C9 and N1million for medical expenses for Vincent Temitope who was assaulted in breach of Rule C11.

    The club is to pay N3m for repeated breaches of the NPFL Frameworks and Rules with the additional punishment of having their home fixtures away from Lafiya at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe.

    Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL and who signed the letter to the club, reiterated that the sanctions were imposed to lay emphasis on the league’s zero tolerance for misconduct.

    Nasarawa United has 48 hours to respond in writing to accept the rulings or elect to appear before a disciplinary panel.

  • Nasarawa United’s win over Akwa united excites Bashir

    Nasarawa United’s win over Akwa united excites Bashir

    Nasarawa United Assistant Coach Mohammed Bashir is thrilled that the Solid Miners are gradually bidding the relegation zone bye after their home win over Akwa United last weekend.

    The Solid Miners bounced back from their last league’s 1-0 defeat at Kwara United to a convincing 2-0 victory over former Nigeria Premier League’s Champions, Akwa United, in the NPFL match-day 32 fixture decided at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday evening.

    “This is a great turnaround for us after the disappointing away loss to Kwara United on match-day 31,” Bashir told journalists.

    “Akwa United are a good side. They are former league champions and we respect them for that. However, we needed the points today more than they did, even though we are passing through the same phase of beating the drop.

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    “We are so happy that we are back in contention to stabilise in the league, and we hope to continue with this great feat, beginning with our next home game against our next-door neighbours, Plateau United, this coming weekend.

     “Also, it’s great to see our fans back at the stadium after the ban against them some five months ago. Their presence today was a huge morale booster, and we hope to see more of their support and high spirits in the remaining games. We thank everyone for their support and prayers always.”

    The victory means the Solid Miners are back in contention to remain afloat in the elite league, sitting 16th on the log, with 39 points from 32 games, and will next host Plateau United on matchday 33 this weekend.

  • Nasarawa United condole  with Yusuf over daughter’s death

    Nasarawa United condole  with Yusuf over daughter’s death

    Nasarawa United has expressed shock over  the demise of Fauziya, the daughter of their Technical Adviser, Salisu Yusuf who died last weekend after a prolonged illness.

    The Solid Miners in a press statement said the 28 year old who had been buried according to Islamic rites in Kano had a master’s degree in Business Administration from Bayero University, Kano.

    “We are deeply saddened to learn about the tragic loss of the beloved daughter of our Technical Adviser, Salisu Yusuf, whose sad incident occurred on Sunday evening,” Nasarawa United Media wrote.

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    “Twenty-eight year-old Fauziya, the third child of Coach Salisu Yusuf passed away following a protracted illness.

    “The late Fauziya, who has since been buried according to Islamic rites at Kofar Gadon Kaya, Kano, had a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Bayero University, Kano.

    “Our hearts go out to our beloved Coach and his immediate family during this incredibly difficult time, as the entire club and members stand with him in prayer and support, while wishing him strength, comfort, and peace.”

  • Insurance, Nasarawa United reclaim deducted points

    Insurance, Nasarawa United reclaim deducted points

    Bendel Insurance and Nasarawa United  have both won their appeals against deducted three points and three goals from alleged assaults on officials in two Nigeria Premier Football League games in the on-going season.

    The NPFL had sanctioned Bendel Insurance for allegedly assaulting match officials when they hosted Kano Pillars on 11th  November 2024 at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin while Nasarawa United suffered the same situation because of the mild drama that ensued after their 1-1 draw at home to Rivers United.

    Both teams points deducted were restored after the Nigeria Football Federation Disciplinary Committee sitting held on 12th  February 2025 on the protest lodged by the teams against the Nigeria Premier League’s decision.

    The Barrister Obikwelu-led Committee, in its findings,, discovered that the Benin-based side did not provide adequate and effective security during the match Day 11 fixture between Bendel Insurance vs. Kano Pillars FC in that some of their fans had access to the restricted areas.

    On the allegation of assaulting officials, the committee found out that there was no evidence that the attack on match officials was grievous.

    The committee, however, in its decision, affirmed paragraphs a, b, c, d, and f of the decisions of the NPFL as contained in Form 16, Summary Jurisdiction Notice to Bendel Insurance FC dated 11th November 2024.

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    The order in paragraph “e” deducting 3 points and 3 goals from the accrued points/goals of Bendel Insurance FC by the NPFL was, however, set aside on the ground that the assault on the match officials was not grievous as provided in Rule C11 of the Frameworks and Rules of the NPFL.

    The committee also set aside the NPFL decision to deduct three points and three goals from Nasarawa United for want of sufficient evidence that Rivers United’s officials and the match officials were molested.

    With the three points deducted now restored Bendel Insurance have now moved to the 10th spot on the log with 31 points from 23 games.

    Bendel Insurance will take on Niger Tornadoes in match day 24 of the ongoing 2024/2025 season next in Lafia following a goalless draw in Minna in the first round.

    On the part of Nasarawa United, they have moved to the 17th spot with 25 points from 23 games after the points deducted were restored.

    However, the Match Commissioner’s performance was deemed unsatisfactory, resulting in his reassignment to the Nigeria National League (NNL) as a punitive measure.

    Another case that was reviewed by the NFF Disciplinary Committee was Plateau United’s appeal, following a N4.74 million fine as well as a three-point and three-goal deduction. In their case, the committee upheld NPFL’s findings and decisions in full.

  • Ideye scores as Enyimba edge Nasarawa United 

    Ideye scores as Enyimba edge Nasarawa United 

    Nine –time Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Enyimba ended their seven games winless streak with a 2-1 defeat of Nasarawa United yesterday at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba in a rescheduled Matchday 17 tie.

    The victory over the Solid Miners followed the 4-1 whiplash of Black Bulls of Mozambique last weekend in a CAF Confederation Cup tie played in Uyo.

    Joseph Atule followed up with his brace of goals against Black Bulls of Maputo with another goal after he netted in the stoppage time of the first half to throw the stadium into celebration mood.

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    But Anas Yusuf levelled up for Nasarawa United in the 58th minute after he capitalised on the People’s Elephant’s sloppy defence before Brown Ideye put his team back in the driver’s seat in the 62nd minute. He came in and made immediate impact just like he did last weekend against Black Bulls when he netted a few minutes after he came on. He is really winding back the clock despite being 36 years old.

    With the important win, Enyimba have moved to the seventh spot with 27 points from 17 games. They still have two games at hand over other teams except their opponents- Kwara United and Kano Pillars.

  • NPFL leading scorer Yusuf leads 35 call-ups to CHAN

    NPFL leading scorer Yusuf leads 35 call-ups to CHAN

    The leading scorer in the NPFL Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United has been called up with 34 other players to the CHAN Eagles training camp ahead of a final playoff against arch-rivals Ghana.

    Anas Yusuf has netted eight goals including two hat-tricks thus far this season.

    The camp will open in Abuja on Tuesday, October 29.

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    Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen also called to camp Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars’ forward Zikifilu Rabiu and Enugu Rangers’ attacking midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye among a list of 35 players of Super Eagles B for the 2025 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture against Ghana.

    The first leg of the fixture, which is a reminder of the qualification series for the last edition of the competition, which Ghana edged on penalty shootout, is billed for the weekend of 20th – 22nd December, with the return leg a week later.

  • Nasarawa United’s poor home form worries Dogo  

    Nasarawa United’s poor home form worries Dogo  

    Nasarawa United head coach, Kabiru Dogo, is worried over his side’s poor home form in the ongoing season.

    A disappointed Dogo stated this in his post-match reactions after the Solid Miners were on Sunday forced to a goalless draw against Bayelsa United in a Matchday Five 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, encounter.

    “I am not a happy man today that we couldn’t break down our opponents. We created chances, but our finishing was off,” Dogo declared. “However, I am proud of my boys, they were just unlucky today. If you look at our performance away from home, we get decent results, but back home, it’s a different scenario.

    “Though that’s football. The league is improving, and what counts most now is for a team to play good football and score more goals than the opponents.

    “With time, we will break the jinx and begin to win our home games. We will work on our attacking play and look to bounce back in subsequent games.

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    “We hope officiating continues the way we are already witnessing, we should be able to get something positive at Remo next weekend.

    “It may interest you to note that the league is still very young, and no team can assuage that they are favourites to win the league title.

    “I wish to plead with our supporters and fans to be patient with us and pray for us because we are a young side working to form a formidable team that they will be proud of.”

    The result leaves the Solid Miners in 11th  position with five points from five games and will be travelling to Ikenne, Ogun State, to face Remo Stars, on Sunday, 13th  October, 2024.

  • Coaches, players sue Nasarawa Utd FC over N182.5m unpaid salaries

    Coaches, players sue Nasarawa Utd FC over N182.5m unpaid salaries

    Coaches and players of Nasarawa United FC have dragged the club’s management to a Jos Industrial Court over unpaid salaries, allowances and sign-on fees totaling N182.54 million.

    Joined in the suit, which is before Justice Kenneth Amadi, is the Nasarawa State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice.

    Mr Paul Hammachi, counsel to the five coaches and the players, in the originating summons, claimed that the club sacked them and refused to pay their entitlements totaling N182.54 million – N46.35 for the coaches and  .N136.2million for the players.

    The Coaches team comprised of Evans Ogenyi, Sylvester Ekoja, Michael Jatau, Bala Nikyu and El Shammah Inusa who served as Technical Adviser, Assistant Coach, Chief Coach, Goal Keeper Trainer and Chief trainer respectively, before being laid off in 2015.

    The plaintiffs claimed that the N182.544,000 was scrutinized and awarded to them on Sept. 10, 2015 by Nigeria Football Federation Players’ Status and arbitration Committee, Abuja.

    “But, two years after this arbitration, the club and the Nassarawa state Government have not paid us,” they alleged in the affidavit.

    They prayed the court to enforce the verdict since it was, in itself, equal to a judgement of the court.

    At the hearing of the matter on Monday, Counsel to the defendants, Mr Ishaku Usman, who is also the Solicitor-General of Nassarawa State, pleaded for extension of time.

    “I have two motions before the court, but I wish to withdraw one because I have lumped the two into one.

    “My Lord, the second motion is praying for an extension of time within which to enable us properly present our memorandum of appearance and equally depose our affidavit against the originating summon, ’’ Usman stated.

    The Judge obliged and struck out the first motion of the defendants, after the plaintiffs counsel said he had no objection to it.

    Hammachi, however, told the court that he could not continue with the hearing of the case since he was only served with the second motion “this morning”.

    He applied for an adjournment to enable him study the motion filed by the defense counsel before replying to it.

    Justice Amadi adjourned the case to Jan. 24, 2018 for further mention.

  • Lobi Stars, Nasarawa United clash in charity match

    Lobi Stars, Nasarawa United clash in charity match

    Nigeria Premier League clubs Lobi Stars of Makurdi and Nasarawa United will play a charity match to raise funds for flood victims in Benue on Wednesday.

    Lobi Stars Vice Chairman, Mike Idoko told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi that the match was to support the state government and other donors supporting those displaced by flood in the state.

    “The gate fee is N100, and its an opportunity to contribute to improving the situation of the IDPs through the premier league clubs,” the official said.

    Idoko called on well meaning individuals across the country to turn out in their large numbers and support the good cause.

    He said Lobi Stars FC enjoys tremendous support from Makurdi fans, stressing that the charity match is also to thank the fans for their support.

    Lobi and Nasarawa finished in the top ten of the just concluded Nigeria Professional Football League, with Lobi Stars Anthony Okpotu emerging top scorer for the season.

    NAN reports that the match would be played at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi.