A late strike from Rislanu Ismail handed El-Kanemi Warriors FC a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Nasarawa United FC in their rescheduled Matchday 34 clash of the Nigeria Premier Football League on Tuesday.
With both sides battling for crucial end-of-season objectives, the encounter remained tightly contested for much of the game.
However, the decisive moment arrived in the 88th minute when Ismail struck to seal all three points for the hosts, sending the Maiduguri faithful into celebration.
The result significantly boosts El-Kanemi Warriors’ standing, lifting them to 46 points after 34 matches as they continue their push toward a respectable mid-table finish.
The Desert Warriors showed resilience and discipline throughout, ultimately capitalizing on a late opportunity to secure victory.
For Nasarawa United, the defeat represents a major setback in their quest for continental qualification. The Solid Miners remain on 50 points, losing back to back games with five points behind in the continental race .
Nasarawa United risk slipping further behind rivals in the race for a top-three finish, with just four matches left in the season.
Heading into the final four games of the campaign, the pressure continues to mount on Nasarawa United to respond, while El-Kanemi Warriors will look to build momentum from this crucial win.
