Nasarawa United’s technical advisor, Mbwas Mangut, has expressed his profound frustration following a narrow 3-2 setback against Shooting Stars in their recent league encounter. The “Solid Miners” demonstrated significant resilience during the contest, clawing their way back to parity in the second half after falling behind to an early two-goal deficit. However, the comeback narrative was ultimately spoiled by a familiar face, as former Nasarawa United player Kamal Adegoke struck the decisive blow for the hosts just 13 minutes before the final whistle.
The defeat leaves the Lafia-based outfit stationary in sixth place on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings, significantly complicating their aspirations for a top-three finish and the subsequent continental qualification that comes with it. Mangut highlighted that while the tactical execution was largely commendable, the inability to maintain focus during critical phases of the match ultimately served as their undoing.
Reflecting on the outcome with the club’s official media channels, Mangut pinpointed the specific reason for the dropped points:
“I feel so disappointed with the result today after putting up a superb performance into game. We lost due to a momentary loss of concentration,” he lamented.
The technical advisor’s disappointment underscores the high stakes of the current campaign, where minor errors are proving detrimental to the club’s broader ambitions. Nasarawa United must now regroup swiftly as they prepare to return to the Lafia City Stadium this weekend for a pivotal regional showdown against Plateau United. With the race for African competition spots tightening, Mangut will be demanding a heightened level of defensive discipline from his squad to ensure they remain in the hunt for a successful season conclusion.
