Nigeria, March 28 -- Nasarawa United's unbeaten run under Salisu Yusuf ended on Wednesday after an unfortunate own goal gifted Kwara United a 1-0 victory in their NPFL Matchday 31 encounter.

Played at the Rasheed Yekini Sports Complex in Ilorin, the tightly contested fixture was decided in the 64th minute when Emeka Onyema's misplaced clearance inadvertently found the back of his net while trying to cut off an Abayomi Lawal's effort.

Adding to Nasarawa United's woes, they finished the match with ten men after Utake Emmanuel was sent off following a second yellow card, further denting their chances of staging a comeback.

Despite the setback, Coach Salisu Yusuf remains confident in his team's progress, believing they deserved better from...