Izuchukwu Chimezie and Yakubu Adams have bagged the Plateau United Player of the Month award for March and April.
The duo distinguished themselves in the last two months in the colors of the team and scored vital goals in the process to keep the team in contention for the Super six play-offs spot.
Izuchukwu who joined the team from defunct the Mountain of Fire and Miracles of Lagos in 2021, instantly made his presence felt by scoring crucial goals that helped the team finished second in the 2021/2022 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.
Though, he has been in and out of the team this current campaign due to a recurring ankle injury , his performance was good enough to see him nominated for the April , NPFL Bloggers Award.
Yakubu who pitched tent with the Peace Boys at the end of last season, has established himself in the heart of the team’s midfield with some scintillating performances which has made him a fans favourite.
The former Akwa United of Uyo midfielder , is now a mainstay in the middle of the pack for Plateau United and he capped his efforts with a well taken goal as he propelled his team to despatched Gombe United 2-0 at the Jos International Stadium in the second stanza of the league.
High point of the event was the presentation of the awards to the deserving players , by the club’s General Manager, Pius Henwan at the team’s Camp ahead of its week sixteen clash against Remo Stars.
The Plateau United Player of the month award was initiated by Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu to create a healthy rivalry in the team as players jostling for shirts in a serene atmosphere.
