Nasarawa United Players Receive N3.3 Million Reward for Victory Over Plateau United

Nasarawa United’s players have been rewarded with a cash gift of N3.3 million following their thrilling 3-2 victory over Plateau United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on April 13, 2025. The win, which saw Anas Yusuf and Ugochukwu Leonard score crucial goals, was celebrated by Governor Abdullahi Sule and the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Kwanta Yakubu, who presented the players with the reward.

The match was intense, with Nasarawa United taking an early lead through Yusuf’s 15th goal of the season. Plateau United’s Vincent Temitope scored a goal but also missed a penalty, which proved pivotal in the outcome. Despite the victory, the match was marred by a disturbing incident involving a fan attacking Temitope with a knife after the game, highlighting concerns about player safety in Nigerian football.

Governor Sule praised the team’s performance and conduct during the match, promising additional rewards for future wins. This victory moved Nasarawa United to 14th place in the league standings, with both Nasarawa and Plateau United now tied on 42 points. The team will face Bendel Insurance in their next league match, looking to build on their momentum.