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The Digest:

Nasarawa United returned to the summit of the Nigeria Premier League after a narrow 1–0 victory against Shooting Stars in Lafia on Monday.

Key Points
  • Moyi Hassan scored the decisive goal in the 65th minute at the Lafia City Stadium.
  • Nasarawa United now leads the NPFL table with 30 points from 16 matches.
  • The win marks a strong response after briefly losing top position in recent weeks.
  • In another match, Bendel Insurance secured their first away win, beating Katsina United 1–0.
  • Elmer Arunta scored late to give Insurance a valuable three points on the road.
  • Nasarawa United will face Plateau United away in their next fixture on Sunday.
  • The result maintains pressure on title rivals in a tightly contested league season
In a league where every point is a battle, reclaiming the top spot is more than a statistic; it’s a statement of intent in the long storm of a title race.

Sources: NPFL Match Report, Daily Post Nigeria