Plateau United Secures NPFL Status with 1-0 Victory Over Kano Pillars

Plateau United secured their Nigeria Premier Football League status for next season with a crucial 1-0 victory over Kano Pillars in a final day showdown at New Jos Stadium Sunday.

The Peace Boys' narrow win confirmed their top-flight position, ending a tense campaign that went down to the wire. Technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote praised the collective effort that secured the club's survival.

'It was a collective responsibility everybody had a share in the game,' Ogunbote stated in a post-match interview. 'This is the first time I will be having it difficult in my entire coaching career, I commend everyone for working tirelessly to achieve this for the club.'

For a team that faced the threat of relegation throughout the season, this final day victory represents not just survival but a testament to the resilience shown by the technical crew and players when it mattered most.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/25/npfl-ogunbote-relishes-plateau-united-relegation-survival/