Nasarawa United forward Jofrank Istifanus celebrated a significant personal and team milestone after clinching the decisive goal in a hard-fought 2-1 triumph against Abia Warriors. The high-stakes Nigeria Premier Football League encounter saw Abia Warriors take an early lead through a late first-half strike by Chukwuemeka Obioma. However, the momentum shifted significantly after the interval when substitute Habibu Alakija leveled the score, setting the stage for Istifanus to secure the maximum points for the Solid Miners.
The winning goal marks a turning point for Nasarawa United as they finally claimed their first home victory of the current campaign. Istifanus credited the team’s collective drive and mental preparation for the comeback, noting that the squad felt a profound sense of urgency to deliver a result for their supporters. This victory provides much-needed relief for the coaching staff and elevates the club’s position in the league standings ahead of a demanding away fixture.
The Solid Miners now shift their focus to a difficult road trip to Bauchi, where they will face Wikki Tourists in their next league outing. The technical crew expects to build on this newfound confidence as they aim to string together a series of positive results. Fans remain optimistic that the partnership between Alakija and Istifanus will continue to yield goals as the season progresses into its middle phase.
Jofrank Istifanus reflected on the emotional weight of the victory during his post-match comments: “I feel amazing for the win. We have been having this thought of picking our first win in a league game here, and thank God we won. We are motivated by today’s win and hoping to maintain the momentum, going forward.”
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