{
  "id": 6120824,
  "title": "NPFL: Nasarawa United will get better with more games – Mangut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/npfl-nasarawa-united-will-get-better-with-more-games-mangut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T09:30:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/07/npfl-nasarawa-united-will-get-better-with-more-games-mangut/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nasarawa United's technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, is optimistic that his team will improve as the season goes on. The Solid Miners secured a 1-0 victory over Bendel Insurance in their opening matchday two game at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Sam Pam was the scorer of the decisive goal, coming just 10 minutes after halftime. Nasarawa United kicked off the new season with a 3-1 loss to Barau FC. Mangut acknowledged that Bendel Insurance posed a challenge for his team, but remains confident that they will improve with more matches. \"Yeah, it was a difficult game for us. It was our second game of the season, and I can boldly say we are improving game in, game out,\" Mangut told the club's media. \"We are, however, still very fresh, mixing experience with youthfulness, and I do know we will get better as we progress in this campaign.\" Nasarawa United will face defending champions Rangers in their next league fixture.",
  "summary": "Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut believes his team will get better as the season progresses. The Solid Miners laboured to a 1-0 victory over Bendel Insurance in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday two encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Sam Pam scored the decisive goal 10 minutes after the break. […] NPFL: Nasarawa United will get better with more games –…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nasarawa United will improve with more games according to technical adviser Mangut",
    "Solid Miners won opening match 1-0 against Bendel Insurance",
    "Team confident of progress despite recent 3-1 loss to Barau FC"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The team's improving performance indicates a positive trajectory for Nasarawa United as they gain more experience and blend youthful and seasoned players throughout the season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "NPFL: Ayeni hails Doma United’s performance in Inter Lagos’ win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/npfl-ayeni-hails-doma-uniteds-performance-in-inter-lagos-win",
        "published": "2026-09-07T09:19:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}