As preparations intensify for the start of the 2025/26 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, Nasarawa United may have found the spark they need in former Crown FC winger Moses Ngbede.

The young talent is currently undergoing trials with the Solid Miners, and reports suggest he is close to sealing a move that could redefine his football journey. Ngbede, who featured last season for Nigeria National League (NNL) side Crown FC, is being closely assessed by the coaching crew ahead of the club’s opening fixture against Niger Tornadoes.

Sources within the club hint that a decision on his signing will be made in the coming days, well before the league officially kicks off on Friday, 22nd August.

A Chance to Rise Again?

For Moses Ngbede, this trial could be more than just an opportunity — it may be a defining moment in his career. Dropping from the NNL into the NPFL represents a bold step up, but one that many believe he is ready for. His stint at Crown FC showcased his pace, dribbling, and hunger to grow — qualities that could inject some needed flair into Nasarawa United's attack.

The Solid Miners, who narrowly missed out on promotion playoffs last season, are clearly rebuilding with intent. Adding youthful legs like Ngbede’s to their squad might be the kind of low-cost, high-potential move that pays off handsomely.

A Message to Young Nigerian Footballers

Ngbede’s story is a reminder of the importance of persistence and seizing every opportunity. In a country where football is more than a sport — it’s a lifeline — his trials at Nasarawa United underscore the importance of belief, consistency, and preparation. There are many like him in the lower leagues, waiting for that one call that could change everything.

And maybe, just maybe, the NPFL might witness the rise of another underdog this season — a young man who dared to believe and took his chance with both feet.

Final Thoughts

As the countdown to the new NPFL season continues, all eyes will be on Lafia to see if the Solid Miners hand Moses Ngbede the golden ticket to topflight football. If they do, fans should watch out — because players with something to prove often play with a fire that can ignite a team.

And for Nasarawa United, that fire might just be what they need to start their campaign with a bang.