'Time to focus on Shooting Stars' - Coach of struggling Nasarawa United say after defeat to Plateau

Nasarawa United head coach Abubakar Arikya has stated that it is time for his side to focus their attention on their next game Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture after having lost to Plateau United.

The Solid Miners lost their ninth game of the 2023 season on Sunday, falling to a 1-0 defeat to Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium.

Reacting to the loss, Arikya bemoaned that his side had been the better of the two teams and didn't deserve to lose the game.

"Everyone can attest to the fact that we played better than our hosts today. We were just unlucky. It's painful that we lost," the Nasarawa United boss said at full-time.

"We now turn our focus to our next game at home against visiting Shooting Stars of Ibadan where we hope to get the maximum points and continue with our fight against the drop zone."

Following Sunday's defeat, the Solid Miners have now failed to win any of their last six matches in the NPFL.

After 15 matches and three games to the end of the season, Nasarawa United sit in ninth place in Group and risk relegation after having garnered just 10 points in as many games.

Their final three weeks of the season will see them take on Shooting Stars, Kwara United and Group A leaders Bendel Insurance.