{
  "id": 5172008,
  "title": "NPFL: Katsina United coach defends goalkeeper despite error in Rangers’ draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/npfl-katsina-united-coach-defends-goalkeeper-despite-error-in-rangers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T20:51:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/npfl-katsina-united-coach-defends-goalkeeper-despite-error-in-rangers-draw/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Katsina United's technical adviser, Audu Azeez, voiced his indifference towards goalkeeper Francis Koroma's mistake that resulted in the 1-1 draw against reigning NPFL champions Rangers. Koroma allowed Rangers to earn the point in the season opener at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta last weekend, after he failed to prevent the ball from entering his own net during a late cross. Despite the error, Katsina United managed to take the lead in the 35th minute through Luis Dadong. Azeez praised his team for adhering to instructions, despite the unfortunate mistake. He emphasized that they were very happy with the lead when the error occurred, and urged not to dwell on it.",
  "summary": "Katsina United technical adviser, Audu Azeez, said he is not bothered by goalkeeper Francis Koroma’s mistake that cost his team victory against reigning Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Rangers. Koroma’s error earned Rangers a point in the 1-1 draw in their season opener at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta last weekend. Katsina […] NPFL: Katsina United coach defends…",
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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."
}