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CAF Confederation Cup: Plateau, Rivers hit Libya

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3 years ago

November 7, 2022

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Nigeria’s CAF Confederations Cup representatives, Plateau United, and Rivers United have hit Libya for the second legs of their playoffs against Al Nasr Benghazi and Al Akhdar.

NPFL Champions, Rivers United departed via Cairo, Egypt, and connected another flight to Libya’s second most populous city Benghazi, where their opponents are based.

“Benghazi, Libya in a bit. But first, a brief stopover in Cairo, Egypt,” the club tweeted on Sunday afternoon.

Plateau United departed via Doha, Qatar before reconnecting another flight to Libya after which they will move to the city of Bayda, where Al Akhdar will host them.

Both clubs take huge first-leg wins into the ties, as Rivers United drubbed Al Nasr 5-0 last Wednesday in Port Harcourt, just as Plateau United hammered Al Akhdar 4-1 in Abuja.

Rivers United cruised to the victory in Port Harcourt, sending strong signals of making the group stage while their opponents returned home with a fainting hope of overturning the result in Libya.

“We have to play a second game and we will try as much as possible to put up a better performance. We have to continue our work and I think we can change a lot of things in the next game, Al Nasr coach, Zoran Milinkovic, said after the game in Port Harcourt.

The NPFL champions are putting all they have into the second-tier competition, after falling out on a CAF Champions League spot, a situation coach Stanley Eguma believes has reshaped the mentality of the players.

“The bad result we had in Morocco during the Champions League is a tonic, it made the team work harder and achieve this huge result. We have started the race, we have crossed the first hurdle and we are looking forward to the second leg,” Eguma said.

Having won 4-1 in Abuja, Plateau United have done most of the work by scoring high, but the away goal recorded by Al Akhdar also means that they must ensure the Libyans do not win by more than a 2-goal margin.

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NPFL: Uzoho talks up Onuoha after brace against Warri Wolves

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2 days ago

April 14, 2026

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Kun Khalifat FC technical adviser, Obinna Uzoho has rated midfielder Uchechukwu Onuoha as one of the best in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

Onuoha was outstanding in Kun Khalifat FC 3-0 defeat of Warri Wolves last Sunday.

The midfielder netted brace in the game to bring his tally in the NPFL to four in nine appearances.

Uzoho is adamant that the player have a lot to offer with his quality.

“Onuoha is one of the best the NPFL can offer, I use to encourage him alot as he has a lot of quality to offer in the game.”Uzoho was quote from a chat with Puyaka.

Uzoho will be counting on the inform midfielder when Kun Khalifat FC take on Plateau United in a matchday 35 fixture this weekend.

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Plateau United Crush Ikorodu City 4–1, Boost Survival Push with Statement Home Win

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1 week ago

April 7, 2026

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Plateau United delivered one of their most impressive performances of the season, thrashing high-flying Ikorodu City 4–1 in a dominant NPFL encounter to strengthen their position on the table.

The Peace Boys showed intent from the start and maintained control throughout the game, with second-half substitute Ossy Martins emerging as the standout performer after grabbing a brace to seal the emphatic victory.

The result marks a significant boost for Plateau United, who have struggled for consistency this season. Defeating a top-performing side like Ikorodu City not only restores confidence within the squad but also signals their determination to finish the campaign strongly.

Beyond the scoreline, the win could prove pivotal in their push away from the lower half of the table, easing pressure on the team while reigniting belief among supporters.

Attention now shifts to their next fixture, where Plateau United will be aiming to build on this momentum and secure another positive result as the league season approaches its final stages.