Nasarawa United beat Bendel Insurance FC 1-0 in the Professional League. Pam Samuel's goal just before the hour settled a match in which the home side had the greater share of the ball and the clearer chances.
The only goal came in the 55th minute when Pam Samuel converted to make it 1-0. Nasarawa finished with 10 corners to Bendel's three and protected their lead for the remaining half hour, with two yellow cards shown in the second half.
The home side ended the match with 56% possession and 11 shots in total, six of them on target. Bendel had 44% possession, eight shots and 21 fouls, but could not find a way past a stubborn Nasarawa defence.
