Nasarawa United Head coach, Bala Nikyu, says he is not carried away by his team performance after it moved to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
The Lafia-based club took control of the summit on goal-difference following their 3-0 victory over Dakkada Football Club of Uyo at the Lafia Township Stadium.
Ikenna Ofor (6′ (P), 34′) and Silas Nwankwo (9′) goals helped Nasarawa United pip former leaders Rangers International to the top spot on the NPFL table with 27 points from 16 matches.
Speaking after the game, Nikyu told newsmen, “There is nothing to rejoice about yet, as far as I am concerned. Goals difference is not what you can count on.
“If you are topping the table with about five or seven points, that’s another case entirely.
“But if you are on top just leading with goal difference, I think there is still much work to be done,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the coach however appreciated the work ethics of his players, and for playing according to instructions.
”This led to the positive results on the pitch.”
As it stands, Nasarawa United face stiff competition from second-placed Kwara United, third-placed Kano Pillars and fourth-placed Enugu Rangers.
All four clubs are with 27 points each from 16 matches played, but Nasarawa United are ahead of others on goals difference.
