From Abubakar Abdullahi, in Lafia
The management of Nasarawa United football club of Lafia has unveiled immediate past Plateau United Mbwas Mangut as the new Technical Adviser.
Chairman of the club Solomon Babanjah who unveiled the new Technical Adviser before journalists in Lafia expressed excitement for engaging the service of one of the best coaches in country to head the club.
“We are excited to welcome our new Technical Adviser, Mangut Mbwas, who is one of the best coaches in the country, to the family.
He also said “Coach Mbwas’s appointment marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for the team as the club look forward to build on last season’s achievements and push for greater success in the elite league”
He explained that Mangut is contracted as Technical Adviser is for two-season contract beginning with the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League Season.
The Club’s Chairman appreciated Governor Abdullahi Sule for his continued support to the Team, promising to deliver on the mandate of the Club.
Mangut engagement is coming after the
mutual departure of the Solid Miners former coach, Salisu Yusuf, who left the club to join a Benin Republic team, after successfully steering the Lafia based team clear of relegation last season.
Mangut appointment is expected bring his a wealth of experience and a proven track record in football management.
The new Technical Adviser Mangut on his part expressed delight for signing the contract with Nasarawa United.
“I am very aware that a lot of other coaches applied for this job, but I feel good for the opportunity given to me to do what I know how to do best.
“Firstly, we have the mind and plans on what to do, and this time around, we have to act differently to get our needed results.
“A lot is being expected of this team, but my joy is that both the Government and stakeholders are strongly behind the team, and by the grace of God, we will achieve success together.
“With what I have come to meet on ground, there is only minimal job to be done to achieve our goals, and I will work alongside all the key stakeholders to actualize our set goals and aspirations, especially getting the team to play continental football again.
“The team ended strongly last season, and all that is needed is a few exceptional players to fortify the team to compete at the highest level”, Coach Mangut revealed.
Speaking shortly after being presented with the Technical Adviser, Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Kwanta Yakubu, described the signing of Coach Mbwas Mangut as a step in the right direction.
“Our club is making history today by signing a technically sound Technical Adviser.
“Mangut is a renowned Coach with global spread, as his profile speaks volume.
“As far as we are concerned, victory and prosperity have beckoned on us in this coming season, and going forward.
The Commissioner promised not to never interfere with technical job in the Club, as he has the liberty to recruit any player anywhere around the world he deem fit to add value to the team.
The 47-year-old Plateau State-born Mbwas who has previously coached notable Club sides in Nigeria, including Heartland FC of Owerri, Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi, and Enugu Rangers FC, holds a CAF B Coaching Certificate, the second highest Football Coaching Certificate in Africa.
He led Plateau United FC to a 7th place finish in the recently concluded 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League Season.
As a player, Mbwas featured prominently for renowned football clubs around the world like Mighty Jets International FC of Jos; Sharks of Port-Harcourt, now renamed Rivers United FC; American De Call and Deportivo De Cali of Colombia; FC Lens of France; Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia; Al-Arabi Doha of Qatar; and O.N.G.C. de Vasco De Gama of India.
He won the Asian Champions of Champions title with Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia; Runners-up winner with defunct Sharks of Port-Harcourt and won the All Arab Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Al-Hilal.
