NPFL: “A Bitter Pill to Swallow” — Mbwas Mangut Reacts to Nasarawa United’s 2-0 Defeat to Rangers

Nasarawa United F.C. head coach Mbwas Mangut has described his side’s 2-0 defeat to Rangers International F.C. as “a bitter pill to swallow” following Sunday’s encounter at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium.

Speaking after the game with the club media, Mangut admitted his team gave everything but fell short against the eight-time league champions in what was a tightly contested fixture. With both sides level on points heading into the game, he acknowledged the high stakes involved.

"It's a bitter pill to swallow today.

"We did our best, but it was not enough to earn us any decent outcome.

"Yes, we expected a very difficult match today because both teams were on the same points and chasing the same race.

"We tried to press high so they could be disoriented; however, we were unable to utilize our chances, whereas they took advantage of theirs, even though we played better. I give credit to them, nonetheless.

"The league is getting tougher as we approach the end of the season. Every point earned matters a lot at this closing stages of the league.

"We will keep fighting till the end of the season to reap our goals for the campaign."

Nasarawa United will look to bounce back when they host Ikorodu City at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday, March 8, 2026.