Nasarawa United have secured their place in the last eight of the 4th Gusau/Ahlan Cup Pre-Season Football Tournament at Lafia City Stadium, despite a 1-1 draw with a determined Benedict Akwuegbu Football Club side.

The stalemate in their final Group A match proved enough for Nasarawa United to advance, bolstering their preparations ahead of the forthcoming Nigeria Premier Football League season. Benedict Akwuegbu FC, meanwhile, showcased impressive resilience, making the contest fiercely competitive.

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We see Nasarawa United’s progression to the tournament quarter-finals as a positive sign of steady preparation and squad cohesion. Pre-season tournaments like the Gusau/Ahlan Cup offer vital opportunities for managers to evaluate their players in competitive scenarios without the pressure of league stakes.
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The 1-1 draw against a spirited Benedict Akwuegbu FC suggests that while Nasarawa United’s campaign has been solid, there remains room for growth. Such close encounters are exactly what sharpen teams before the league begins, testing tactical flexibility and mental toughness.
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We appreciate the club’s resilience in securing advancement despite not winning the match, that consistency matters more than momentary dominance in group stages. As the competition intensifies in the knockout phase, Nasarawa United will need to convert such resilience into decisive victories to maintain momentum.

Did You Know?

 The Gusau/Ahlan Cup is an annual pre-season tournament aimed at helping Nigerian clubs [prepare](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-history/okocha-i-deserved-caf-player-of-the-year-at-least-once/) for league campaigns.

 Lafia City Stadium, where the tournament is held, is a key football venue in Nasarawa State with a capacity of approximately 10,000 spectators.

 Benedict Akwuegbu FC is named after the former Super Eagles striker, renowned for his prolific goal-scoring in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

 Nasarawa United’s nickname is the "Solid Miners," reflecting the mining heritage of Nasarawa State.

 The Gusau/[Ahlan Cup](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-law-and-ethics/maduka-okoye-set-to-miss-super-eagles-march-wcq-due-to-club-suspension/) has grown in prominence as a platform for young Nigerian talents to showcase their [abilities ahead](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-events-and-tournaments/noah-adedeji-sternberg-scores-on-full-debut-as-genk-triumphs/) of the NPFL season.