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  • Confed Cup: Nasarawa scrape another slim home win

    Confed Cup: Nasarawa scrape another slim home win

    Nigeria’s Nasarawa United are again walking a tight rope in the CAF Confederation Cup after they could only manage a 1-0 home win over CS Constantine of Algeria in a first round, first leg match in Abuja on Sunday.

    Philip Azango left it late till the 86th minute to grab the match winner for Nasarawa United.

    Tactically disciplined Constantine played with a man short as from the 55th minute, when Hamza Boulemdias was sent off.

    ‘Solid Miners’ Nasarawa also had to overcome a narrow 2-1 win over Generation Foot of Senegal in the preliminary round to reach this stage of the competition.

    The return leg match will be played in Algeria on Friday.

  • CAF Confed Cup: Dogo confident Nasarawa will beat Constantine

    CAF Confed Cup: Dogo confident Nasarawa will beat Constantine

    Nasarawa United coach, Kabiru Dogo is confident his team will deliver against CS Constantine in their CAF Confederation Cup first round qualifier this weekend.

    The NPFL side edged Génération Foot 2-1 in the preliminary round in what was a hugely criticized performance but Dogo maintained they will  make life difficult for their opponents this time around.

    Nasarawa United, who are currently bottom of the table in the Premier league host the Algerian side on Saturday, and whilst the coach makes no excuses for his his side’s unimpressive league form, he’s hopeful they’ll find the footing in due time.

  • Nasarawa shall remain focused, says Gbadebo

    Nasarawa shall remain focused, says Gbadebo

    Nasarawa United defender, Gbadebo Samson has stated that the club will not give up on their quest in the CAF Confederation Cup to make Nigerians proud.

    Against all odds, the Solid Miners breezed past Senegal’s Generation Foot in the preliminary round of the competition and the defender said he never had any doubt his team would progress.

    “Yes, we knew we were going to qualify based on the fact that if they came here and scored a goal we could as well go to Dakar and get the needed result,” Gbadebo told Goal.

    “We have always taken each match as they come, having in mind that no two matches are the same.”

    Samson also spoke about Nasarawa United’s home loss to NPFL debutants, MFM FC.

    “Basically, I wasn’t surprised that we lost our first match in the NPFL because a football match must end with three results; a win, draw or a loss. The best team in the world can lose to any team if they fail to convert their chances,” he said.

  • Danladi: Nasarawa’s target is Confederation Cup

    Danladi: Nasarawa’s target is Confederation Cup

    Chairman of Nasarawa United FC, Isaac Danladi has told thenff.com that his players have garnered enough confidence from holding their own against AS Academie Generation Foot in Dakar on Saturday to start thinking of going all the way in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup competition.

    “Perhaps, it is too early to start talking about winning the title, but I can tell you that we have learnt a lot on how to hold our own on the road and we will now take every match as it comes,” Danladi said after his boys played a 0-0 draw with the Senegalese team to win 2-1 on aggregate and qualify for the second round of the competition.

    After a narrow 2-1 win in Abuja in the first leg, many  thought the Solid Miners had come to the end of the road, particularly with the brilliant display of the visitors. But on Saturday, Nasarawa United proved too strong for the Senegalese, and will now play Constantinois of Algeria in the second round, with the first leg in Abuja on March 13.

    “We will keep our heads at the level and approach it one match at a time. Our objective will always be to earn a good result from every game,” Danladi said.

    He praised the efforts of officials of the Embassy of Nigeria in Dakar: “They were very supportive and even mobilised the Nigerian community in Dakar to come and support us during the match.”

    However, Nigeria’s second representatives, Akwa United FC were shockingly ousted from the competition, after falling 1-0 to visiting Vita Club Mokanda of Congo in Uyo on Saturday.

    The Akwa boys had won the first leg 1-0 in Pointe Noir only to come unstuck before their own fans. They also failed to rise to the occasion in the penalty shoot-out that ensued, losing 5-6 to the visiting team.

    Warri Wolves are through to the second round of the CAF Champions League following the withdrawal of Sporting Praia Cruz of Sao Tome and Principe.

  • Nasarawa beat Senegal’s Generation Foot 2-1

    Nasarawa beat Senegal’s Generation Foot 2-1

    Nasarawa defeated Generation Foot of Senegal 2-1 in a Confederation Cup preliminary round clash.

    Striker Tayo Fabiyi gave hosts Nasarawa an early lead at the Abuja National Stadium, before the visitors drew level.

    Nasarawa grabbed the match winner in the dying moments of the contest through Seun Sogbesan after a Generation Foot player handled the ball inside his box off a free kick taken by skipper Emmanuel Makama.

    The return leg match will be played in Senegal in a fortnight.

  • Imenger signs one-year deal with Nasarawa

    Imenger signs one-year deal with Nasarawa

    Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Nasarawa United have bolstered their offensive ranks with the capture of the signature of Nigeria national-teamer, Barnabas Imenger.

    The 24-year-old completed his move to the Solid Miners by putting pen to paper on a one-year deal with the club.

    Imenger had attracted serious interest from an unnamed Chinese club in the winter transfer market but the deal came up against a brick wall.

    A product of Kwara Football Academy, the striker started off his professional career with Kwara United, then had spells with Lobi Stars and Kano Pillars. He turned out for Swedish side, Trelleborgs FF in 2012.

  • Nasarawa’s Nweke wants to conquer Africa

    Nasarawa’s Nweke wants to conquer Africa

    The youngster, only in his second season as a professional, is already making big plans to win the CAF Confederation Cup with the Lafia based outfit

    Nasarawa United defender Ifeanyi Nweke is hoping to make a huge impact on the continent when they play in the 2016 CAF Confederations Cup.

    The 18-year old defender, who is entering his second season as a professional footballer and an established member of the Solid Miners’ first team has set his target for their appearance on the continent.

    “I want to play well and be recognised in Africa,” he told Goal.

    “This is my second season (as a professional) and I think I have made improvements from the way I started last year. So when I play in the Confederations’ Cup, I want everyone to take note of me and I also hope that means us going far in the competition.”

    When asked if he thinks he can cope with the level of football on the continent, given his limited experience, the youngster was full of confidence in his ability.

    “I know I can cope, I believe I am ready. I have improved a lot over the past year as a player and it has showed in the way I have played against the top teams, especially Enyimba in the Super 4. I believe in myself and I know I can cope when the time comes,” he stressed.

    Nasarawa United commence their continental campaign with a home tie against Generation Foot of Cameroon next weekend, and go to Douala for the return leg a fortnight later.

  • Confed Cup: Nasarawa Utd ‘ll shine – Eugene

    Confed Cup: Nasarawa Utd ‘ll shine – Eugene

    Nasarawa United FC midfielder,  Eugene Obi is optimistic about his club’s chances in the CAF Confederation Cup based on its outing in the ongoing Super Four tournament.

    The Solid Miners will play host to  Senegalese outfit, Generation Fut in the first leg of the preliminary rounds billed for February 14 in Abuja.

    The former Kano Pillars star reckoned that the Super Four pre- season tournament organised by the League Management Company(LMC) is shaping his team ahead of the continental competition.

    “I want to give kudos to the Shehu Dikko led League Management Company for organising a double Super Four for the clubs ” said Eugene to Freekicknaija.com.

    “In the past, Nigerian clubs hardly go beyond the group stage because of lack of adequate preparation.

    “But with the double Super Four, we are hoping to see a different outing.

    “Nasarawa United as well as other participating clubs are aiming to go far.

    “I can’t say how far we will go but I want Nigerians to believe in us for a good outing. We are going there to do our best,”  he said.

  • Benue, Nasarawa seek solution to insecurity

    Benue, Nasarawa seek solution to insecurity

    Nasarawa State Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has said the meeting between his state and Benue was convened to find solution to insecurity along the borders, particularly in the southern areas.

    He extolled what he described as the passion of Governor Samuel Ortom for peace, as reflected in his amnesty programme and his sensitisation on the peaceful co-existence between Fulani herdsmen and Tiv farmers.

    Al-Makura pledged to emulate the amnesty initiative and synergise with him.

    He said: “Within his short period in office, one can see the mileage covered in the provision of security.

    “We have identical attributes, ideals and philosophy and are in the mainstream of politics. We have everything going in synergy for us to leverage on and sustain peace.”

    Ortom thanked Al-Makura for hosting the meeting and making Nigerians proud by providing infrastructure for his people, particularly in road and education.

    He said he concentrated on security because it was a prerequisite for development, noting that he would follow the footsteps of Al-Makura, whom he described as one of the best governors.

    Ortom said he was happy that his peace efforts yielded results.

  • Nasarawa sign Lordson

    Nasarawa sign Lordson

    Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nasarawa United have bolstered their ranks with the signing of Ichull Ter’Ade Lordson from Warri Wolves.
    The Lafia – based side were able to snap the defensive midfielder up from the Seasiders before the close of the CAF Registration deadline.
    A product of famous nursery team, Kwara Football Academy, Lordson spent time at ABS before his move to Warri Wolves.
    Nasarawa United earned the right to represent Nigeria at the 2016 edition of the CAF Confederation Cup after finishing third in the Nigeria Professional Football League last season.