Nasarawa United will face Niger Tornadoes in Lafia on Sunday, September 27. Coach Mbwas Mangut hopes this northern derby can help change his team’s poor start to the season.
Mangut is clearly frustrated with Nasarawa United's current position in the league. The Solid Miners have only managed to get four points from five matches. This performance has raised concerns for him.
He believes his team can move past this difficult phase and improve in the coming matches. Sunday’s game, which starts at 4pm, is seen as a key moment for the team.
The two teams are very close in points before the derby. Niger Tornadoes are currently in 13th place. They were held to a 0-0 draw by Warri Wolves in their last match. They have also lost both of their away games so far this season.
Nasarawa United is just one place below them in 16th position. They lost 2-1 to Kwara United in their last outing. However, they do have a win against Bendel Insurance and a home draw with Rivers United this season.
Both teams have focused on improving their defense and finishing skills this week. They know that winning such an important match can boost their confidence and help them gain momentum for the rest of the season.
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