Several top NPFL stars have headed to Nasarawa United just as Abdullahi Ibrahim Osanga was confirmed the new chairman of the Lafia club in place of Isaac Danladi.
Former Enyimba defensive midfielder Rasak Aliu , Solomon Okpako, who last played for Enugu Rangers, and Uche Okereke formerly of Yobe Deserts, were among the NPFL stars sighted at the training ground of Nassarawa United this week.
One of these players told SCORENigeria: “I chose to play for Nassarawa United this season due to the consistency of the football club. Season in, season out, the team always finish the league in a good position.
“As a professional footballer, I want to be part of a club with such progressive aspirations.”
In the meantime, the Nasarawa State Government has formally announced Abdullahi Osanga, father of former youth international King Osanga, to succeed Isaac Danladi, who headed the club for nine years.
Under Danladi, Nasarawa United became a team to be reckoned with in the NPFL and twice represented Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup..
‘The Solid Miners’ have also played in the Aiteo Cup semi-finals in the last four years and last season finished fourth in the NPFL abridged division.
