NPFL 26: Our Game Plan Worked Against Bayelsa United, Says Mbwas

NPFL 26: Our Game Plan Worked Against Bayelsa United, Says Mbwas

Precious Oham

Mangut Mbwas of Nasarawa United has declared that the team's game plan was effective against Bayelsa United in their away victory at Yenagoa, as reported by BSNSports.com.ng.

In a nail-biting tie, the Solid Miners secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory after coming from behind to scoop all three points off their hosts, Bayelsa United, on match-day five of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League campaign at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Sunday evening.

Jawad Mustapha headed the home side into the lead in the 36th minute before Ekeson Okorie drew the Solid Miners on level terms at the nick of halftime.

However, it was Nasarawa United who got the winner in the 89th minute through substitute, Victor Onovuke.

In a post-match reaction, Mbwas said: "It was a very tight game based on the condition of the field as it was water-logged due to a heavy downpour.

"We conceded through an error, but we played our way back and got what we worked for. After losing their last home game, Bayelsa United were more under pressure in today's game. So, we came up with a game plan to frustrate them more, and it worked for us.

 "I give credit to my boys for being able to get the job done, without sounding disrespectful to the Bayelsa United's side, because they gave their all, but unfortunately couldn't get any positive result."

The result sees the Solid Miners accelerating to the second position on the league table with 10 points, just one point shy of table-toppers, Enyimba FC of Aba, who beat Bendel Insurance 3-2 at home.

Nasarawa United will return home to host Katsina United FC on matchday six, scheduled for Sunday next week.