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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nasarawa United claimed a 1-0 victory against Shooting Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 16 encounter at the New Jos Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Nelson Abiam scored the winning goal for the hosts in the 22nd minute.<\/p>\n

Nasarawa United came close to adding to the advantage a number of times but were thwarted by Shooting Stars goalkeeper, Okiemute Odah.<\/p>\n

The win put an end to the Solid Miners seven-game winless streak in the NPFL.<\/p>\n

The Lafia club last win was against Remo Stars on February 20, 2023.<\/p>\n

For Shooting Stars, it was their first defeat in six league outings.<\/p>\n

The defeat put a dent to the Oluyole Warriors slim chances of claiming a Super Six ticket.<\/p>\n

Nasarawa United moved to eighth position on the Group A following the win but will need to win their remaining two games to be sure of escaping relegation.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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