Nasarawa United claimed huge most factors on the street after a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Abia Warriors, overturning a first-half deficit in an entertaining encounter with Jofrank Istifanus scoring the decisive aim in Umuahia.
Abia Warriors took the lead simply earlier than the break when Obioma Chukwuemeka produced a second of high quality within the forty third minute, ending calmly to offer the hosts a 1–0 benefit heading into halftime.
The Lafia Boys responded instantly after the restart. Within the forty seventh minute, Nasarawa United drew stage in fortuitous trend as Okiemute Odah mistimed a again move, permitting the ball to roll into an empty web. The aim, credited to Habibu Alakija, shifted the momentum firmly in favour of the guests.
Buoyed by the equaliser, Nasarawa United continued to press and had been rewarded within the fifty fifth minute when Jofrank Istifanus struck the decisive aim to finish the turnaround and put the guests forward.
Abia Warriors tried to reply, making adjustments in the hunt for an equaliser, with Chindi Merpring launched within the 78th minute to switch goalscorer Obioma Chukwuemeka. Regardless of their efforts, Nasarawa United’s defence held agency to see out the competition.
The ultimate whistle confirmed a 2–1 away victory—a consequence that represents enormous most factors on the street for the Lafia Boys and a major enhance to their marketing campaign.
Match Abstract
Abia Warriors 1–2 Nasarawa United
43’ Obioma Chukwuemeka (Abia Warriors)
47’ Habibu Alakija (Nasarawa United)
55’ Jofrank Istifanus (Nasarawa United)
A press release win for Nasarawa United as they proceed to indicate resilience and ambition away from dwelling.
