Nasarawa United's first stanza performance in the 2024/25 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season reflects a challenging campaign, with mixed results across 19 matches played. Below is a breakdown of their performance metrics:
Team Statistics
- Total Games Played: 19
- Wins: 5 (Lobi Stars, Bendel Insurance, Kano Pillars, Abia Warriors, Ikorodu City)
- Draws: 4 (Rivers United, Bayelsa United, Niger Tornadoes, Shooting Stars)
- Losses: 10 (Katsina United, Enyimba, Heartland, Plateau United, Akwa United, Kwara United, Rangers, Sunshine Stars, Remo Stars, El-Kanemi Warriors)
- Goals Scored: 17
- Goals Conceded: 24
Top Scorers
1. Anas Yusuf – 11 goals
Scored against: Enyimba (1), Abia Warriors (3), El-Kanemi Warriors (3), Shooting Stars (1), Heartland FC (1), Kano Pillars (1), Ikorodu City (1).
2. Qamar Adegoke – 2 goals
Scored against: Lobi Stars (1), Bendel Insurance (1).
3. John Joshua – 1 goal (vs. Rivers United).
4. Abubakar Garba – 1 goal (vs. Heartland FC).
5. Victor Collins – 1 goal (vs. Bendel Insurance).
6. Kabir Balogun – 1 goal (vs. Ikorodu City).
Match Results
- Matchday 1: Nasarawa United 1-1 Shooting Stars
- Matchday 2: Niger Tornadoes 0-0 Nasarawa United
- Matchday 3: Nasarawa United 3-4 El-Kanemi Warriors
- Matchday 4: Ikorodu City 1-2 Nasarawa United
- Matchday 5: Nasarawa United 0-0 Bayelsa United
- Matchday 6: Remo Stars 3-0 Nasarawa United
- Matchday 7: Nasarawa United 3-0 Abia Warriors
- Matchday 8: Sunshine Stars 1-0 Nasarawa United
- Matchday 9: Nasarawa United 1-0 Kano Pillars
- Matchday 10: Rangers 2-0 Nasarawa United
- Matchday 11: Nasarawa United 0-1 Kwara United
- Matchday 12: Akwa United 1-0 Nasarawa United
- Matchday 13: Plateau United 2-0 Nasarawa United
- Matchday 14: Nasarawa United 2-1 Bendel Insurance
- Matchday 15: Heartland FC 3-2 Nasarawa United
- Matchday 16: Nasarawa United 1-0 Lobi Stars
- Matchday 17: Enyimba 2-1 Nasarawa United
- Matchday 18: Nasarawa United 1-1 Rivers United
- Matchday 19: Katsina United 1-0 Nasarawa United
Performance Insights
Despite struggling with 10 losses, Nasarawa United showed resilience in their victories and the contributions of standout players like Anas Yusuf, who netted 11 goals. However, their defensive frailty, conceding 24 goals, has been a significant weakness that requires urgent attention in the second stanza.
Looking Ahead
Nasarawa United must improve consistency and tighten their defense as they prepare for the second half of the season. Fans will be hoping for a stronger performance as the team seeks to climb the NPFL table.
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