NPFL: Kwara Stays Top After Beating Nasarawa 2-0
Kwara United retained its position at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after a 2-0 win against a stubborn Nasarawa United side at the Kwara State stadium in match-day 19 of the competition.
Two second half goals from Kwara United right back Samuel Ganda and in-form striker Micheal Ohanu ensured that the Harmony Boys secured all the three points to stay on top of the league table.
Kwara dominated possession early in the game to put pressure on the visitors. A timely intervention by Oyeama Emeka of Nasarawa United denied Micheal Ohanu a clear goal scoring opportunity that could have put Kwara United ahead on 10 minutes.
In the 17th minute, Nasarawa had a goal disallowed as Chinedu Ohanachom found the back of the net. However, the joy was cut short as the referee rescinded his decision afterwards. Both teams created scoring chances but couldn’t register a goal as the first 45 minutes ended 0-0.
Kwara United had an early chance in the second half when substitute Joshua Agboola went past three Nasarawa United defenders to set up Micheal Ohanu in the box, but the former MFM striker skied the ball.
Kwara United right-back, Samuel Ganda broke the deadlock with a sublime strike after he connected with a clever pass from Steven Jude to give the Harmony Boys an important lead just two minutes before an hour mark.
Micheal Ohanu would then double Kwara United’s lead with a fine finish after a well tailored pass from Jude Steven picked him out in the box on 81 minutes.
The visitors threatened late on in the game but Kwara United’s resolute defending kept them at bay as the game ended 2 – 0.
With the result, Kwara United ended the first half of the season on 36 points from 19 games, while Nasarawa will end on 30 points.
