Category: Plateau United
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President Federation Cup: Ikorodu City come back to beat Crown FC as Enyimba edge El Kanemi Warriors
Ikorodu City City reached the round of 16 of the President Federation Cup after rallying back to beat Sunshine Stars on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oga Boys came from a goal down to win the Ogbomosho side 3-1 at the Ijebu Ode Stadium. Moses Ngede put Crown FC in front 2 minutes before Waliu Ojetoye…
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Plateau United stun Rangers in Enugu
Plateau United took a huge leap out of the relegation waters with a slim win over reigning champions away from home in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A lone goal scored late in the second half was all the Peace Boys needed to edge the Flying Antelopes at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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NPFL: Plateau United earn comeback win over Pillars, Insurance edge Sunshine Stars
Plateau United got an important win towards their fight away from the drop zone with a hard fought win over Kano Pillars while Bendel Insurance claimed a slim win over Sunshine Stars on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Peace Boys came from a goal down to win 2-1 at the New Jos Stadium in the match…
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Enyimba secure crucial away win as Pillars do double over Rangers
Multiple title winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Enyimba FC, returned to winning ways in fine fashion with an away win as Kano Pillars completed double on reigning champions, Rangers, on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant secured their third away win of the season to beat Niger Tornadoes 0-1 at the Lafia City…
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Enyimba return to winning ways as Lobi Stars, Akwa United drown further in relegation waters
Enyimba FC got the needed respite with a slim win over Rivers United following a struggling campaign while Lobi Stars and Akwa United continued their struggle in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant defeated the Pride of Rivers 1-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium while Lobi Stars played a…
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NPFL: Akwa United poor run continue as Bayelsa United hold Kano Pillars in Kano
Akwa United for the third consecutive match could not get a win after they played Abia Warriors while Kano Pillars failed to win at home against Bayelsa United on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Promise Keepers lost against Abia Warriors at the Umuahia Township Stadium 2-0 courtesy of goals from Antoine Ijoma and Samuel Ogunjimi. Ijioma…
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Plateau United bolster squad with three new signings for NPFL second half
Plateau United has reinforced its squad with three new players ahead of the second half of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The latest additions to the team are Nwadioha Anthony, Sunday Oche Odeh, and Emmanuel Ihezuo. Ihezuo and Nwadioha make the switch from Nigeria National League (NNL) side City…
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Remo Stars extend lead at the top with win in Uyo as Rivers United falter
Remo Stars made it three away wins to maintain top spot on the league standings after getting a rare win away from home and fellow title race opponent, Rivers United’s loss on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sky Blue Stars came from behind to edge Akwa United 1-2 at the Godswil Akpabio International Stadium, maintaining top…
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NPFL: Plateau United edge Heartland FC in dramatic win
Plateau United secured maximum points against Heartland FC in dramatic style in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 16 fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Peace Boys had to dig deep, returning after taking the lead to edge the tie 3-2 at the Jos Stadium. Sunday Anthony opened the score early for the hosts…
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NPFL: Relief for Lobi Stars, Bendel Insurance in wins over Kwara Utd, Plateau Utd
Strugglers Lobi Stars and Bendel Insurance earned wins to ease the relegation battle in the Nigeria Premier Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lobi Stars defeated Kwara United 1-0 to move out of the relegation zone and ease pressure from Coach Daniel Amokachi at the Lafia City Stadium. A goal from Peter Onah in the 26th minute…
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NPFL: Edgy win for Rangers as Ali, Musa help Pillars to a comeback
It was a week where home teams held their own to avoid defeat and ground out wins in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 12, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reigning champions, Rangers International had to hold their own to the win after their 3-0 lead was cut short to two against Bendel Insurance. Goals from Godwin…
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Plateau United hit with sanctions for unsportsmanlike behaviour against Rangers International
The Nigeria Premier Football League’s hammer has fallen on Plateau United for failing to provide adequate security for their game against Rangers International, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Reports faltered after the goalless draw that the host fans attacked the officials and players of the Enugu-based club on Sunday. Though the Jos club denied any Fowler play, the…
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NPFL: Plateau United refute stories of attack on Rangers International players
Plateau United has denied viral reports of an attack on the players of Rangers International following their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 11 encounter in Jos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Pictures surfaced of Rangers International players with blood wounds after a goalless draw in Jos Stadium against Plateau United. This situation has sparked outrage on what…
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NPFL: Plateau United trounce Sunshine Stars as Heartland FC get rare win against Remo Stars
Plateau United was the biggest winner of the 8 matches played in the match day 9 fixtures of the Nigeria Premier Football League this weekend threashing Sunshine Stars, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Peace Boys scored 3 unreplied goals against the Akure Gunners at the New Jos Stadium to return to winning ways after their 3-1 loss…
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NPFL: Plateau United hand Remo Stars second defeat
Remo Stars were handed their second defeat of the season in the Nigeria Premier Football League following their 3-1 loss to Plateau United on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Peace Boys proved too good for the Sky Blue Stars at the Jos Stadium after goals from Franklin Ebuka and Sadiq Abubakar earned maximum points for the…
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Ogunmodede returns to Remo Stars after international duty
Remo Stars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede, has rejoined the team following his stint with the Super Eagles. Ogunmodede, an assistant coach in the national team, was away for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Upon his return, the young tactician took charge of Remo Stars’ preparation for their matchday seven fixture against…
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Temple Emekayi becomes Rivers United new captain
Rivers United center back, Temple Emekayi has been announced the captain of the club by Coach Finidi George, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. Emekayi was made the substantive Captain of the team after wearing the armband for a while as an acting captain. He has been in the acting capacity since the departure of the club’s former…
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NPFL: Sunday of draws as league enter week 2
The 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season witnessed an unusual turn of events on Sunday with 4 of the 5 games played ending in a draw, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. It was a big weekend entirely for the league as only two victories were recorded in 7 games played between Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Remo…
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Abia Warriors, Plateau United on song away from home as Enyimba falter in league pursuit
After matchday 36 of the Nigeria Premier Football League 2023/2024 season, Remo Stars revived their chances of winning the league while Enyimba FC faltered in their own pursuit on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Besides, their were away wins for Abia Warriors and Plateau United against Gombe United and Sporting Lagos respectively. Remo Stars moved back to…
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NPFL: Plateau United, Katsina United earn wins as Tornadoes hold Pillars in Kano
Katsina United, Plateau United earned comfortable wins while Kano Pillars were by Niger Tornadoes in their matchday 35 Nigeria Premier Football League matches, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Katsina United thrashed already relegated Gombe United 4-0 at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium, Katsina, Plateau United defeated Kwara United 2-0 at the Zaria Road Stadium while Kano Pillars played 1-1…