The Solid Miners cruised to a comfortable victory over Ajaster FC in their opening Group D match at the New Jos International Stadium in Plateau State yesterday.
Head coach Usman Adams fielded a formidable lineup, and the impact was immediate.
Shedrack Oghali, a recent addition to the squad, scored the opener in the 34th minute.
Arigo Obes, a substitute, extended the lead with a goal in the 77th minute. Midfielder John Joshua capped off the win with a stylish finish in the 85th minute.
Obes earned the Man-of-the-Match award for his performance.
With this result, Nasarawa United now leads the Group D table with three points.
They will play Kano Selected FC tomorrow in their next game, before a last group’s match against Kwara United FC on Saturday, 24th August..
In the same vein, Lobi Stars also defeated Mighty Jets 2-0 in their first game of the Gusau/Ahlan Preseason Tournament also played yesterday in Jos.
Two first half goals were enough to hand crucial three points to the Pride of Benue with goals as early as the second minute through Peter Onah and the second in the 38th minute through Christian Madu.