Nasarawa United Football Club

18/06/2026

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18/06/2026

NASARAWA UNITED BOW OUT OF PRESIDENT FEDERATION'S CUP ON PENALTIES, OPTIMISTIC OF NEXT SEASON.

A football season of promise ended in heartbreak at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State, as Nasarawa United crashed out of the 2026 Men's President Federation's Cup in the Semi-Finals, losing 2-4 on penalties to fellow Premier League side, Ikorodu City FC of Lagos, after a tense 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Bright Amadi had drawn United on level terms from a scintillating corner kick in the 41st minute after Ayola Ibrahim's goal gave his side an early lead. But the game would be decided by spot kicks, with Nasarawa United's Adekunle Oluwasegun and Sam Pam losing their kicks, while Moyi Hassan and Ngei Oluka-Efor netted theirs. Ikorodu City scored four out of their five spot kicks and eventually advanced to the final, winning 4-2

The exit closes the curtain on the 2025/26 football season for the Solid Miners without silverware, but the team remain optimistic about a great campaign in 2026/27.

POST-MATCH REACTIONS:

COACH MANGUT MBWAS(NAS): "We exit the President Federation's Cup with our heads high.

"The boys gave everything. We didn't lose this tie, penalties just didn't fall for us today, but rest assured that next season, we will come back stronger and better."

CAPTAIN KING OSANGA(NAS): "This truly hurts, no doubts. We wanted to bring a trophy home for our great supporters and fans, but look at the journey.

"We have grown, we have competed with the best, and we have built something here.

"Everyone is hurt, but we have to put the pains of this behind us and rebuild ahead of next season."

CHAIRMAN SOLOMON BABANJAH(NAS): "Trophies are the goal for any team contending in the league or cup competition, but you don't build dynasties in one season.

"The 2025/26 season would be remembered as one of progress, even though we couldn't lay our hands on any trophy or securing a continental ticket.

"We wish we could cap the campaign with something to appreciate our loyal supporters and fans for always standing by us.

"Nonetheless, we have laid the foundation. We are working on rejigging our squad ahead of next season. Early preparation is key, and God helping us, we should have an eventful campaign in 2026/27."

CAUTION(YELLOW CARD):

Habibu Alakija(NAS)64'

Rasheed Owolabi(IKO)22'

Ugochukwu Leonard(NAS)40'

Adekunle Oluwasegun(NAS)81'

Waziri Ibrahim(NAS)89'

Rabiu Isiyiaka(NAS)89'

Uche Jaguar(IKO)90+2'

NASARAWA UNITED LINE-UP: Olughu Chinemerem, Abubakar Abdullahi, Sam Pam, Bright Amadi, Victor John, Adekunle Oluwasegun, John Joshua(Ada Umar 65'), Habibu Alakija(Moyi Hassan 90+1'), Ugochukwu Leonard(Akanni Lawal 82'), Ngei Oluka-Efor, Chidera Nduka.

UNUSED SUBS: Joshua Oladeji, Anthony Nwadioha, Prince Ikemdinachi, Manga Mohammed, King Osanga, Benjamin Jack.

Eche Amos(Fellow, CBS),
Director of Media,
Nasarawa United FC.

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

FULL-TIME SCORE:

Nasarawa United 1-1 Ikorodu City

Bright Amadi(NAS)⚽41'

Ibrahim Ayola(IKO)⚽11'

Nasarawa United lost 2-4 via penalty shootouts and out of this year's President Federation's Cup!

17/06/2026

HALF-TIME SCORE:

Nasarawa United 1-1 Ikorodu City

Bright Amadi(NAS)⚽41'

Ibrahim Ayola(IKO)⚽11'

17/06/2026

LIVE SCORE:

Nasarawa United 1-1 Ikorodu City

Bright Amadi(NAS)⚽41'

Ibrahim Ayola(IKO)⚽11'

17/06/2026

LIVE SCORE:

Nasarawa United 0-1 Ikorodu City

Ibrahim Ayola⚽11'

17/06/2026

NASARAWA UNITED LINE-UP vs. IKORODU CITY(FA CUP SEMIS - 4PM)

31. Olughu Chinemerem
6. Abubakar Abdullahi
10. Sam Pam
21. Bright Amadi
24. Victor John
5. Adekunle Oluwasegun
30. John Joshua
22. Habibu Alakija
17. Ugochukwu Leonard
27. Ngei Oluka-Efor
4. Chidera Nduka

SUBS:

38. Joshua Oladeji
12. Anthony Nwadioha
18. Prince Ikemdinachi
16. Manga Mohammed
15. Moyi Hassan
7. King Osanga
8. Ada Umar
33. Akanni Lawal
29. Benjamin Jack

COACH: Mangut Mbwas

*Eche Amos (Fellow, CBS)*,
Director of Media,
Nasarawa United FC.







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17/06/2026

16/06/2026

NASARAWA UNITED READY FOR PRESIDENT FEDERATION'S CUP SEMI-FINAL BERTH AGAINST IKORODU CITY AS COACH, CAPTAIN EYE FINAL TICKET.

With the Men's President Federation's Cup last four looming tomorrow, Nasarawa United have completed their final preparations and are brimming with confidence ahead of the high-stakes encounter versus fellow Nigeria Premier League side, Ikorodu City of Lagos at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State.

Kick-off is set for 4pm, and the winners in the Wednesday's tie will secure a coveted place in this year's final, a prize that has eluded the Solid Miners in two attempts, in 2016 against now defunct FC Ifeanyi Ubah of Nnewi, Anambra State, at the Taslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, and 2021, versus Bayelsa United FC of Yenagoa, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State.

Technical Adviser, Mangut Mbwas, shortly after their last training session this evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, told the Club's Media that his side is focused and battle-ready after a disciplined week of training, following their epic win against zonal opponents, Plateau United, in the last eight clash in Abuja, on Thursday, 11th June, 2026.

The gaffer applauded his squad's resilience and urged them to translate their pains of losing out of picking a continental ticket in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier League campaign on to the stage when they confront the Lafia-based Ikorodu City on Wednesday evening.

"Well, this is a game we all know will be very difficult. Ikorodu City are a side that is young, mobile, play as a compact, and you could see the class they showed in the league.

"Coming to this stage in the FA Cup, you know no one is a pushover. So, we believe we are going to play a very difficult game.

"However, we have it in mind to work harder, believing that the side that takes its chances carries the day.

"We can't afford to make mistakes. We will minimize costly errors.

"As for us, we have been intact, with less injury concerns, unless for Jofrank Istifanus who has been nursing a groin injury. But we have those who can make up for his absence, and I can assure you, we will come out with full determination to make our supporters and fans, both in Nasarawa State, and beyond, proud", Coach Mangut stated.

Team Captain, King Osanga, echoed the same sentiment, emphasizing unity and the responsibility that comes with wearing the armband and team's colours in such a decisive match.

"This is why we play football. Semi-Finals of the FA Cup don't come around every season. We respect our opponents because they have earned their place here, but the dressing room is united and hungry.

"We twice came closest to winning this title in the past, but luck eluded us. We owe it to our supporters, fans, and ourselves to give everything for 90 minutes or more.

"One more step, and we are in the final", the former Nigerian junior international and FIFA U-17 World Cup winner remarked.

With no fresh injury concerns, Coach Mangut confirmed that all key players are available ahead of tomorrow's clash, as another opportunity beckons on the Solid Miners to end a trophy drought, and join the elite list of FA Cup winners.

Eche Amos(Fellow, CBS),
Director of Media,
Nasarawa United FC.

16/06/2026

15/06/2026

Happy birthday anniversary to our Goalkeeper Coach, Olatunji Baruwa.

Thank you for bringing healthy competition to our goalkeeping department, and for the numerous things you do for the team and State.

Continue to enjoy Allah's noor and khair.

12/06/2026

Nasarawa United to take on Ikorodu City in the semi-final clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State on Wednesday, 17th June, 2026, by 4pm