{
  "id": 14962975,
  "title": "NPFL: Nasarawa United set continental target for 2026/27 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/npfl-nasarawa-united-set-continental-target-for-2026-27-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:18:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/npfl-nasarawa-united-set-continental-target-for-2026-27-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nasarawa United is aiming for a continental berth in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this 2026/27 season. The Lafia-based club narrowly missed out on a top-three finish last term, placing sixth with four points behind third-placed Shooting Stars. In their current campaign, Nasarawa United have managed three wins, two draws, and three losses in eight matches. Media director Eche Amos expressed the team's resolve, stating that despite losing all their away games and drawing only one, they are winning some matches at home. Amos believes the team possesses the necessary qualities to secure their continental target, citing their home advantage, superior ball possession, and strong character. Nasarawa United will face Inter Lagos in their upcoming league fixture in Lagos this weekend, with the goal of achieving their continental ambition for the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "Nasarawa United is determined to secure a continental ticket in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. The Solid Miners narrowly missed out on a top-three finish last season. The Lafia-based club finished sixth, four points adrift of third-placed Shooting Stars. The Mbwas Mangut’s side have recorded three wins, two draws and three losses […] NPFL: Nasarawa United set continental…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}