Nasarawa United all-time highest goalscorer, Anas Yusuf, don officially move forward for him career after he sign two-year deal with Algerian club JS Saoura.
The move don close one big chapter for Solid Miners side and open fresh page for Yusuf journey for North African football, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Anas Yusuf comot Nasarawa after historic goal run
Yusuf waka comot Nasarawa United as one of the most important players wey don ever wear the club jersey.
The Alago-born attacker score over 40 goals for almost 10 years wey he spend for Lafia, and that one seal him name as club legend.
The Super Eagles Team B striker end the 2024/25 NPFL season as top scorer with 18 goals, and he still dey among the top scorers for the ongoing 2025/26 NPFL before JS Saoura show interest.
As Yusuf comot, e mark the end of one era for Nasarawa United, because him impact pass just goals alone.
Club chairman Solomon Babanjah talk say the club get mixed feelings as Yusuf dey leave.
He talk say the forward help the team achieve plenty success, and even though dem proud of him goalscoring power and team spirit, dem go really miss am.
Solomon add say Nasarawa United try everything possible to keep Yusuf till end of the season, but dem understand say the player need push him career go next level.
He still talk say the club happy with Yusuf choice of new club and wish am well, add say Yusuf go always remain part of the Nasarawa United family.
Yusuf talk about legacy, appreciation, and new challenge
From Méridja for Béchar Province, Yusuf talk say he really appreciate the chance wey Nasarawa United give am and the role the club play for him career.
“Without the platform wey Nasarawa United give me, I for no reach where I dey today. I thank every member of the club, my teammates, management, coaches and backroom staff, Nasarawa State Government, and our great supporters and fans all over the world.”
As he dey talk about him bond with the club, Yusuf add:
“If life come again, na Solid Miners I go still play for, but for now, I need try new challenges.”
The 22-year-old forward talk say he ready to succeed for JS Saoura while still carrying Nasarawa for mind.
“I dey very proud of everybody for home, and I go work hard and smart here make dem proud of the decision wey I take.”
He still show confidence say Nasarawa United go continue to do well even without am.
“Nobody too big pass the team. I believe say Nasarawa United go still succeed without me because plenty good players dey the club.
My prayers and thoughts dey with them always, and I go continue to cherish every moment wey I spend for the team.”
JS Saoura president Mourad Belakhdar praise Nasarawa for producing player like Anas Yusuf and talk say both clubs fit benefit from future partnership, especially for player exchange, technical support, and development.
Yusuf don already make him first appearance for JS Saoura after he enter as second-half substitute for their 1–0 win against ES Sétif for August 20, 1955 Stadium.
That win push JS Saoura go fourth position for Algerian Premier League, with 25 points from 17 matches.
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Last Updated on February 6, 2026 7:05 pm by Hitvibz Media
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