By Amaechi Agbo
The Nasarawa State Government has urged the two State-owned Football Clubs, Nasarawa United (male) and Nasarawa Amazons (female) to win this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, and the Nigeria Women’s Premier Football League.
During an exclusive interview with members of the press at the final of the 2025 Nasarawa State Governor’s Cup Football Tournament between Karu Local Government Area and Wamba Local Government Area held on Monday, 16th February, 2026, at the Lafia City Stadium, the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. kwanta Yakubu, expressed unbridled optimism that the State-owned Premier League Clubs will emerge triumphant in Nigeria’s domestic football league titles and secure continental tickets.
“As a responsible Government, we remain committed to seeing our teams, both Nasarawa United and Nasarawa Amazons football Clubs, play in the continent, not just to win the domestic league titles.
“We are working day and night with a view to seeing that this ambition is achieved.”
Kwanta emphasized that the Clubs have the potential to make history and bring pride to the State.
“We have talented players, committed coaches, and passionate fans – the ingredients for success are all there.”
He urged the Clubs to work together, leverage strengths, and capitalize on opportunities to make a mark on the national and international stages.
“The Government continues to make huge investments on the teams. So, we expect nothing but excellence from them, and I believe, with the support of every stakeholder,we can achieve success together.”
Both Nasarawa United FC and Nasarawa Amazons FC are currently in ambitious positions on the league tables to actualize the targets of the State Government.
On Team Nasarawa’s goals for the forthcoming National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, and the National Sports Festival in Enugu State, the Commissioner opined that the State is redoubling its efforts to outperform its achievements in the previous editions.
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