NPFL: Enyimba Stuns Nasarawa United In Jos

NPFL: Enyimba Stuns Nasarawa United In Jos

Sampson Adedeji

It was a day to forget for Nasarawa United as action continued on Matchday One of the 2023 Nigeria Premier League season, BSNSports.com.ng report.

After several postponements, the league started last weekend and Bendel Insurance secured an away win against former champions Akwa United at the Goodswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo.

Nasarawa United adopted New Jos stadium as their home ground after their original home in Nasarawa failed to get a pass mark from the league.

They hosted former champions Enyimba international on Saturday and it ended in a 1-2 defeat for them.

Newly acquired forward Akanni Elijah put the People's Elephant in front earlier in the game before Imoh Obot made it 2-0 in the 38th minute.

Nasarawa United showed an improved performance in the second half and almost scored in the 77th minute but Enyimba's goalkeeper Ojo lived up to expectations to save the ball.

 The host was awarded a late penalty in the game but Enyimba's goalkeeper was on hand to save the kick while Oche Josiah made it 1-2 from the rebounds.

Enyimba's backline nullified all the attacking threats of Nasarawa United to secure maximum points in the game.