Nasarawa United’s striker, Anas Yusuf, has secured the 2024–25 NPFL Golden Boot by scoring 18 goals, finishing the season as the league’s top scorer. His goals proved crucial in helping the avoid relegation, contributing nearly half of their total goals.
Yusuf’s tally includes two hat‑tricks and a mix of open-play and penalty goals. He will be awarded the prestigious Eunisell Golden Boot, with a cash prize of at least ₦3.6 million (₦200,000 per goal).
Second on the scoring chart was veteran Rabiu Ali of Kano Pillars with 13 goals, followed by Ikorodu City’s Shola Adelani and Abia Warriors’ Sunday Megwo, both with 12.
Editorial
We celebrate Anas Yusuf’s remarkable achievement not only for personal glory, but for rescuing Nasarawa United from relegation. Scoring 18 goals under pressure reflects not just talent, but character.
Yet this triumph prompts broader reflection. When one player delivers nearly half a side’s goals, it signals imbalance. Clubs must build teams that share goals, support strikers with creative midfielders, and invest in physical conditioning and tactical planning.
Yusuf’s Golden Boot is a signal to other clubs: invest in finishing talent, nurture creative pathways and establish scouting networks across Nigeria. Young players should see him and believe a season of hard work can transform careers and save clubs.
We also urge the NPFL and sponsors to use this moment to elevate the league’s profile. Broadcast finals, celebrate stars, and deepen fan engagement. Yusuf’s achievement should teach that Nigerian league football is rich in storylines worthy of investment and attention.
Did You Know?
The Eunisell Golden Boot pays ₦200,000 per goal, making Yusuf’s prize at least ₦3.6 million.
Yusuf scored two hat-tricks during the season, including a dramatic one in a 3–4 loss to El‑Kanemi Warriors.
His 18 goals make him one of only six players to reach that tally in the past decade.
Nasarawa United finished 11th with 49 points, only safe thanks to Yusuf’s scoring prowess.
Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali, aged 43, finished second with 13 goals including six from penalties.
