Euromatch NPFL: Nasarawa United Players Receive ₦1m Reward For Victory Over Inter Lagos

Nasarawa United players have received a ₦1 million reward following their 2-0 victory over Inter Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday night.

The victory marked the Solid Miners’ first away win of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season and the biggest away win in the club’s history.

Kelechi Ogbobo opened the scoring in the 11th minute before Ugochukwu Leonard doubled Nasarawa United’s advantage five minutes later to seal an impressive win for the visitors.

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Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Jibril Abdullahi Ibrahim, and the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Stephen Iliya Sasetu, presented the ₦1 million reward to the team in recognition of their outstanding performance and historic achievement.

The result lifted Mbwas Mangut’s side to fifth position on the NPFL table, with 14 points from nine matches.

Nasarawa United will now turn their attention to their Matchday 10 fixture against nine-time league champions Enyimba, scheduled for Sunday at the Lafia City Stadium.

By Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu is a seasoned sports journalist and Senior Content Writer with extensive experience covering Nigerian football and international football. He specializes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), provides insightful coverage, match reports, news, and analysis of the domestic game. Adeboye also follows the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea, bringing his knowledge of the teams, players, and competitions to his writing.