Assistant Coach of Nasarawa United, Mohammed Saidu Bashir, has hailed his side’s 2-0 home victory over Akwa United as a major step forward in their fight against relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League.
Speaking after the match-day 32 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium, Bashir described the result as a “great turnaround” following their 1-0 away defeat to Kwara United in their previous outing.
“Akwa United are a good side. They are former league champions and we respect them for that,” Bashir said. “However, we needed the points today more than they did, even though we are passing through the same phase of beating the drop.”
The Solid Miners scored in the second minute through Ugochukwu Leonard and sealed the win late in the game with Garba Abubakar’s strike, lifting them to 16th on the league table with 39 points.
Bashir expressed confidence that the win would serve as a foundation for continued success, especially with another crucial fixture ahead. “We are so happy that we are back in contention to stabilise in the league, and we hope to continue with this great feat, beginning with our next home game against our next-door neighbours, Plateau United, coming weekend,” he said.
The assistant coach also highlighted the return of fans to the Lafia City Stadium as a key factor in the team’s performance. It was the first time supporters were allowed back into the venue since a ban was imposed over an incident during match-day 18 in December.
“It's great to see our fans back at the stadium after the ban against them some five months ago,” Bashir noted. “Their presence today was a huge morale booster, and we hope to see more of their support and high spirits in the remaining games.”
He concluded by appreciating the support from fans and stakeholders, stating, “We thank everyone for their support and prayers always.”
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