NPFL · 2026
Barau FC
Nasarawa United
Full time
Match recap
Barau FC secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Nasarawa United in a one-sided NPFL encounter. From the outset, Barau asserted their dominance, creating numerous opportunities and largely controlling possession. Their relentless pressure paid dividends with a goal before halftime, giving them a deserved lead. The second half saw Barau maintain their intensity, adding two more goals to effectively put the game beyond Nasarawa's reach. Nasarawa United struggled to find their rhythm, offering little threat in attack and failing to test the home goalkeeper significantly. This emphatic win boosts Barau FC's league position, while Nasarawa United will need to regroup quickly after a dispiriting performance.
Events
- 43'Goal — J. Atule (Normal Goal)
- 47'subst — I. Nura (Substitution 1)
- 77'Goal — S. Anthony (Normal Goal)
- 80'subst — O. K. Okagube (Substitution 2)
- 80'subst — H. Ekawu (Substitution 3)
- 80'subst — J. Atule (Substitution 4)
- 84'Goal — A. Hussain (Normal Goal)
- 86'subst — U. Maidubuji (Substitution 5)
Match statistics
Statistics not available for this match.
Lineups
Barau FC- C. Chiaha
- J. Ambrose
- B. Duah
- I. Nura
- O. K. Okagube
- H. Ekawu
- U. Maidubuji
- S. Anthony
- A. Sugau
- J. Atule
- M. Umar
Nasarawa United- C. Olughu
- A. Abdullahi
- H. Mubarak
- B. Amadi
- O. Adekunle
- E. Utaka
- S. Mancha
- P. Samuel
- L. Ugochukwu
- C. Nduka
- S. V. Chimezie
Form
Head to head
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Standings — NPFL
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enugu Rangers | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47:27 | 68 |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44:31 | 67 |
| 3 |  Shooting Stars | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41:40 | 60 |
| 4 |  Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43:39 | 58 |
| 5 | Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37:34 | 56 |
| 6 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31:34 | 55 |
| 7 |  Bendel Insurance | 37 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 43:38 | 53 |
| 8 | Barau FC | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34:30 | 52 |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 36:38 | 52 |
| 10 |  Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 37:39 | 51 |
| 11 |  Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39:40 | 50 |
| 12 |  Kwara United | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 35:36 | 50 |
| 13 |  Enyimba | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44:42 | 49 |
| 14 |  Kun Khalifat FC | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42:43 | 49 |
| 15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36:41 | 49 |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37:36 | 48 |
| 17 |  Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42:47 | 47 |
| 18 |  El Kanemi Warrio | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 30:46 | 47 |
| 19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37:42 | 43 |
| 20 |  Wikki Tourist | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 36:48 | 40 |