September, 22 2023.
The 2024/25 NPFL season witnessed an electrifying clash as Nasarawa United and El-Kanemi Warriors battled in a 7-goal thriller at the Lafia City Stadium.
In a game filled with drama, away goals, and standout performances, El-Kanemi Warriors claimed a crucial 4-3 victory over Nasarawa United, marking another memorable away win in the NPFL this season.
Nasarawa United’s Anas Yusuf stole the spotlight with a stunning performance, netting the first hat-trick of the NPFL season and bringing his career goal tally to 17.
Despite Yusuf’s heroics, Nasarawa United were unable to fend off a resilient El-Kanemi side.
El-Kanemi Warriors, trailing 2-0 early on, mounted an impressive comeback led by Nasiru Salihu, who scored a brace to level the scoreline.
The match reached a fever pitch in the final minutes when El-Kanemi were awarded an 89th-minute penalty, which was coolly converted by Ethaghara Bright.
Bright’s clinical finish sealed the Warriors' dramatic win and brought his tally to four goals in just two appearances this season.
Both home teams using the Lafia City Stadium faced defeat on the day, as earlier in the afternoon, Lobi Stars lost 0-1 to Rivers United.
This marked a disappointing outing for Nasarawa United and Lobi Stars, with both teams suffering losses in front of their home fans.
The referee's officiating in the high-stakes match has drawn praise, as the game maintained its flow despite the intensity and pressure from both sides.
This thrilling contest will surely go down as one of the early highlights of the #NPFL25 season, showcasing the unpredictable and competitive nature of the league.
With El-Kanemi Warriors mining the Solid Miners on their home turf, this win keeps them firmly in the hunt, while Nasarawa United will have to regroup after a tough loss.
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