El-kanemi Warriors Edge Nasarawa United 1-0 as Ismail Scores Late Winner

El-kanemi Warriors secured a 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United, with Rislanu Ismail scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute. The win lifted El-kanemi to 11th position on the NPFL table, improving their chances of avoiding relegation, while Nasarawa United remained in sixth place, slipping in the title race.

Technical adviser Kabiru Dogo expressed excitement, calling the match a top-class encounter and saying the team will intensify training and return to the drawing board to fix mistakes. He emphasized the importance of building on this performance ahead of their next fixture.

El-kanemi Warriors will host Shooting Stars in Maiduguri in their upcoming game, while Nasarawa United will entertain Warri Wolves at Lafia City Stadium this weekend. With relegation battles tightening and title contenders jockeying for position, will El-kanemi use this win to spark a sustained push for safety, or will Nasarawa United quickly rebound to keep their championship hopes alive?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/15/npfldogo-celebrates-el-kanemi-warriors-victory-over-plateau-united/