Mbwas Mangut, the technical adviser of Nasarawa United, has expressed his deep disappointment after his side suffered a narrow 3-2 loss to Shooting Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League, as confirmed by sources close to the club.
The encounter saw Shooting Stars race into a two-goal lead before the Solid Miners staged a spirited comeback to level the scoreline after the break. However, their hopes of securing at least a point were dashed when former Nasarawa United player Kamal Adegoke struck the winner for the home side with just 13 minutes remaining on the clock.
Speaking to the club’s official media channel, Mangut pinpointed a brief lapse in focus as the primary reason for the defeat. He noted that despite his team’s commendable performance, such errors proved costly at this level of competition.
The result keeps Nasarawa United in sixth place on the NPFL standings, making their quest for continental qualification even more challenging. The team must now regroup quickly as they prepare to host Plateau United at the Lafia City Stadium this weekend in what promises to be a crucial fixture.