Nigeria, Oct. 13 -- Nasarawa United FC maintained their iron grip on top spot with a spirited 2-1 comeback win over Rangers International FC in Lafia.

The visitors had silenced the home fans in the 19th minute when Wisdom Ebirim grabbed his first goal of the season. But league leaders respond differently. And Nasarawa did just that.

Last season's golden boot winner, Anas Yusuf, coolly slotted home from the penalty spot to level matters after the half-hour mark. Then, John Joshua completed the turnaround with a crisp finish in the 62nd minute to send the Solid Miners into raptures.

It was their fifth straight win, stretching an unbeaten run to seven matches; a remarkable turnaround for a team that only months ago was flirting with releg...