Nasarawa United Aims for Federal Cup Final in Benin City

Nasarawa United's head coach Mbwa Mangut expressed the team's commitment to reaching the Federal Cup final, highlighting significant efforts made to secure a place in the final. Mangut noted the team's previous struggles, including a semi-final exit last year, and stressed the importance of focusing on progress and improvement.

He acknowledged the disappointment of narrowly missing out on continental qualification and emphasized the need to avoid mistakes. The coach appealed for strong fan support in Benin City, recognizing the past failures to secure a continental ticket.

He reiterated the team's determination to change their narrative and expressed gratitude for the support from Nasarawa State. Mangut pointed out that the winner of the Federal Cup will represent Nigeria in the 2026/2027 CAF Confederation Cup alongside Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) from Ibadan.