President Federation Cup: Nasarawa United boss upbeat ahead Plateau United tie - Daily Post Nigeria

Author: Taiwo AdesanyaPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

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President Federation Cup: Nasarawa United boss upbeat ahead Plateau United tie - Daily Post Nigeria

Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut is confident ahead of their President Federation Cup quarter-final against Plateau United. The match takes place this Friday at Bwari Stadium in Abuja. Mangut says his side needs no extra motivation and describes the clash as bigger than football. In their last meeting in the competition in 2022, Nasarawa United defeated Plateau United 3-0.

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