NPFL 25: 'We Will Continue To Push' - Salisu After Nasarawa United Leapfrog Red Zone

NPFL 25: 'We Will Continue To Push' - Salisu After Nasarawa United Leapfrog Red Zone

Precious Oham 

Head Coach of Nasarawa United, Salisu Yusuf has said his side will continue to push on after beating Rangers International by a lone goal, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

In a heart-stopping, nail-biting finish, the Solid Miners clinched a breathtaking 1-0 home victory over the reigning Nigeria Premier League's title holders, Rangers International of Enugu, in week 30 fixture decided at the Lafia City Stadium on Friday evening, courtesy of a dramatic 89th-minute penalty goal.

Kabir Balogun's penalty, expertly converted in the dying embers of the game after substitute, Ugochukwu Leonard, was headbutted inside the box, sent the home side into raptures, and secured a priceless three points.

He said: "Playing against a team in the top-three is always difficult, and considering our position on the table. This made our players to be anxious and under so kind of pressure.

"You could see what happened in the first half when they were supposed to score on three occasions but were jittery. We created some great chances, but we ended up winning with a penalty, which, to me, is a good result.

"Rangers gave us a good fight. They had more resting days compared to us. But let me say it's a fantastic game.

"We will continue to push on because we still have eight games left, and I believe we will continue to have positive outcomes in the remaining games."

With the result, the Solid Miners are now 15th on the log, with 36 points, while the Flying Antelopes, Rangers, remain unmoved on 3rd position, with 45 points.

Nasarawa United will continue with their renewed spirit and resilience as they travel to Ilorin, to face fellow North-Central rivals, Kwara United, on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025.