Nasarawa United head coach Mangut Mbwas has defined how his aspect efficiently “demystified” Ikorodu Metropolis FC following their hard-fought victory within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL), dealing one other blow to the Lagos membership’s title ambitions.
The Strong Miners secured a dramatic 1–0 win over Ikorodu Metropolis of their Matchday 29 conflict of the 2025/26 NPFL season on the Lafia Metropolis Stadium on Sunday night.
Defensive midfielder Vivid Amadi emerged the hero for the hosts, scoring the decisive aim within the 83rd minute with a well-taken free kick that sealed all three factors for Nasarawa United and sparked celebrations among the many residence supporters.
The victory marked a return to successful methods for the Lafia-based membership and lifted them to 3rd place on the league desk with 47 factors, 5 factors behind leaders Rivers United and three adrift of second-placed Rangers Worldwide.
With 9 matches remaining, the end result has strengthened Nasarawa United’s push within the title race.
For Ikorodu Metropolis, the defeat represents one other setback in their very own championship ambitions because the intently contested NPFL season continues to accentuate.
Coach Mangut Reacts
Talking after the match, Nasarawa United coach Mangut Mbwas stated his workforce approached the encounter with warning, acknowledging Ikorodu Metropolis’s power earlier than making tactical changes that in the end proved decisive.
“Prior to now, we had been very a lot conscious of how tough this recreation can be, understanding that Ikorodu Metropolis are additionally a workforce in competition for the league title,” Mangut stated.
“We gave them loads of respect within the first half. We sat again lots and there weren’t many probabilities created. So we determined to impact some modifications within the second half, and also you noticed that these modifications made the distinction for us.
“In all, we’re grateful to God for the victory whatever the scoreline.
With 9 matches left, we’ll proceed to enhance on our scoring and defending skills to complete sturdy on the desk.”
