NPFL: Nasarawa United forward Istifanus elated with win over Abia Warriors
Sport NPFL: Nasarawa United forward Istifanus elated with win over Abia Warriors Published on January 26, 2026 By Taiwo Adesanya googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Nasarawa United forward, Jofrank Istifanus, has expressed satisfaction with the 2-1 win over Abia Warriors. Istifanus scored the winning goal for Nasarawa United in the keenly contested encounter. Chukwuemeka Obioma netted for Abia Warriors late in the first half, while substitute Habibu Alakija restored parity just after the break. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Istifanus revealed that they were highly motivated to get the victory. “I feel amazing for the win. We have been having this thought of picking our first win in a league game here, and thank God we won,” Istifanus stated in a post-match interview. “We are motivated by today’s win and hoping to maintain the momentum, going forward.” Nasarawa United will trade tackles with Wikki Tourists in their next game in Bauchi. Don't Miss Turkey: I can’t see any other player – Reha Kapsal says Osimhen only reason Galatasaray are still in UCL You may like NPFL: Mangut hails Ovunda’s performance in Nasarawa United’s win over Abia Warriors NPFL: Ogbonda announces departure from Rangers NPFL: Mangut hails Nasarawa United’s win at Abia Warriors NPFL: Nasarawa end Abia Warriors’ unbeaten run, win 2-1 in Umuahia NPFL: Kwara United deny neglecting injured player NPFL: Shooting Stars halt Bendel Insurance nine-game unbeaten run