Nasarawa United Football Club

OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

We are immensely proud to congratulate our Goalkeeper Trainer, Coach Olatunji Baruwa, on his well-deserved appointment as the Interim National Goalkeeper Coach of the Senior Women's National Football Team, the Super Falcons, by the Nigeria Football Federation today.

Scheduled to face Comoros in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers, the appointment of Coach Baruwa is a proof to his professionalism, technical expertise, dedication, sterling work he has consistently delivered at Nasarawa United FC, Nigeria's Senior Men's Football team, the Super Eagles; Nigeria's CHAN Eagles; The Flying Eagles, and Golden Eaglets, respectively, coupled with his passion for developing goalkeepers and his commitment to excellence have not gone unnoticed, and we are extremely confident he will bring the same discipline, innovation, and winning mentality to the National team, the Super Falcons.

As a Club, we see this as a proud moment and a reflection of the quality of personnel within our football structure.

We believe this elevation will further enhance the profile of Nasarawa United FC and contribute meaningfully to the growth of women's football in Nigeria.

We pledge our full support to Coach Baruwa as he embarks on this new National Assignment and wish him and the national team resounding success in all upcoming engagements.

Eche Amos FCBS, ANIPR,
Director of Media,
Nasarawa United FC.

09/08/2026

NASARAWA STATE MANAGEMENT PAY CONGRATULATORY VISIT TO NEW YOUTH AND SPORTS COMMISSIONER, JIBRIL.

The Management of Nasarawa United Football Club, a Premier Football club owned by the Nasarawa State Government, today, paid a congratulatory visit to the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Jibril Abdullahi Ibrahim FCNA, at his office in Lafia.

The team, led by the Club's Chairman, Solomon Babanjah, congratulated Honourable Jibril on his deserved appointment as Commissioner by Governor Abdullahi Sule, and subsequent posting to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

Assuring the Commissioner of the full support and cooperation of the Board and Members of Nasarawa United FC, the Chairman commended the Commissioner's track record and expressed confidence in his capacity to drive youth development and elevate the profile of football in the State.

Babanjah, who applauded the Commissioner for his role in Nasarawa United's 1-0 home win against Bendel Insurance on match-day two of the 2026/27 Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League tie, yesterday, at the Lafia City Stadium, requested the intervention of the Commissioner on some pending challenges affecting the Club and its members.

Lending his voice, the State Football Association's Chairman, Salisu Usman Galadima, who joined the delegation, congratulated the Commissioner on his appointment, and plegded the unadulterated support of the FA to his leadership and State in general, football-wise, to succeed.

In his remarks, the Commissioner thanked the Management and Football Association for the visit, and reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Club and all stakeholders to strengthen grassroots football, improve club welfare, and position the State's flagship team for success, both locally and nationally.

He described sports as a unifying force and a key platform for youth empowerment, pledging to prioritize infrastructure, talent development, and professionalism across the sector, to deliver on Governor Abdullahi Sule's sports agenda.

Eche Amos FCBS, ANIPR,
Director of Public Relations,
Nasarawa United FC.

07/09/2026

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EUROMATCH/NPFLMD2: NASARAWA UTD 1-0 BENDEL INSUR. - Highlights Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

EUROMATCH NPFL 27': NASARAWA UNITED BOUNCE BACK WITH HARD-FOUGHT VICTORY OVER BENDEL INSURANCE ON MATCH-DAY TWO.

*....State Deputy Governor, Akabe, Executive Council Members, Others, Show Support To Solid Miners At Lafia City.*

The Solid Miners responded emphatically to last weekend's 3-1 away setback to Barau FC in Kano, securing a gritty 1-0 win in today's Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League match-day two fixture against a formidable visiting Bendel Insurance before a roaring home fans at the Lafia City Stadium.

In a highly-contested encounter defined by discipline and resolve, Nasarawa United delivered a composed performance, with Sam Pam credited for the goal in the 55th minute after heading the ball into an empty net following some goal area scrambles, to help the Solid Miners claim all three points and get their 2026/27 Euromatch NPFL campaign back on track.

The atmosphere at the Lafia City Stadium was further lifted by the presence of the State's Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, who led a large State delegation to the stadium, including the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Isaac Danladi; Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Hon. Kwanta Yakubu; Commissioner for Health, Dr. Gaza Gwamna; Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Nawani Aboki; Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Mu'azu Maifata; Commissioner for Women's Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Rebecca Adamu Kpaji; Secretary to the State Government, Labaran Shuaibu Magaji SAN; Aides to Governor Abdullahi Sule; Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State, Yarius Dagusa mni; and Executive Chairman of Doma Local Government Area, Hon. Jonathan Okuba.

The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Jibril Abdullahi Ibrahim FCNA, joined by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Stephen Iliya Sasetu; Club's Chairman, Solomon Babanjah, and his Board, alongside Chairman of the State Football Association, Salisu Usman Galadima, received the Deputy Governor and his entourage.

Their support galvanized the players and officials of the Club, who repaid the faith with a deserved victory.

Today's result, which moves United to the 9th position on the 20-team campaign table with three points, same with Bendel Insurance who are 8th placed, offers an early statement of intent from Nasarawa United as they look to build momentum in the weeks ahead, especially in their next game against the league's defending champions, Rangers International FC of Enugu.

POST-MATCH REACTIONS:

COACH MANGUT MBWAS (NAS): "Yeah, it's a difficult game for us. It's our second game of the season, and I can boldly say we are improving game-in, game-out.

"Somehow, my wards seemed to want to please the fans without circulating or playing according to our instructions, which exposed us to some kind of mistakes.

"We are, however, still very fresh, mixing experience with youthfulness, and I do know we will get better as we progress in this campaign.

"The league is fresh, we are going to work harder and smarter as we prepare for our next game against Rangers International FC in Abeokuta, hoping to get a descent result there."

SAM PAM(GOALSCORER/NAS): "Thank God for today's victory. It wasn't an easy game after losing 3-1 in Kano to Barau FC.

"Our supporters and fans were anxious to see us win today, including the Governor, and we did our best, and to God be the glory, we got the victory.

"I am glad to score the winning goal today. I thank God and my teammates who contributed to that. It's our first game at home, and the goal is a huge motivation for me to keep working hard till the end of the season."

COACH JOLOMI ALI(INSUR.): "It's really unlucky for us not to get something positive out of this ground, especially after many games here.

"We created a lot of chances, but couldn't convert any.

"United are a good side, and today's game was difficult for us, but that's football. We hope to correct our errors and prepare for our next game against Kun Khalifat at home."

CAUTION(YELLOW CARD):

Freeman Wuchirwe(INSUR.)55'

Sam Pam(NAS)62'

Dennis Chigozie(INSUR.)74'

NASARAWA UNITED LINE-UP: Olughu Chinemerem, Sam Pam, Abubakar Abdullahi, Harrison Ebah, Ahmed Family(Ugochukwu Leonard 30'), Chidera Nduka, Oche Bawa(Austine Onyemaechi 64'), Mohammed Umar, Sunday Dapman(Moyi Hassan 45'), Kelechi Ogbodo(Alao Dabani 45'), Musa Yakubu(Ada Umar 64').

UNUSED SUBS: Joshua Oladeji, King Osanga, Dauda Suleiman, Wambai Ciroma.

Eche Amos FCBS, ANIPR,
Director of Media,
Nasarawa United Football Club

06/09/2026

FULL-TIME SCORE

Nasarawa United 1-0 Bendel Insurance

Sam Pam⚽55'

LIVE SCORE

Nasarawa United 1-0 Bendel Insurance

Sam Pam⚽55'

HALF-TIME SCORE:

Nasarawa United 0-0 Bendel Insurance

How We Line-up vs. Insurance

The D-day is here!

Let's mine

Next task for the Solid Miners at home!