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Plateau, Rivers United progress to the next round of CAF qualifiers

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4 years ago

September 19, 2022

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Plateau United is through to the next round of the 2022/2023 CAF Champion League playoffs, as Nigeria’s second representative, after securing a 1-0 win over Stade Mandji of Gabon.

Plateau United and Rivers United the two Nigerian teams in the CAF Champions League have successfully navigated through the preliminary round of the competition.

Having secured impressive results in their respective first leg ties last weekend, the two teams consolidated on those results in Sunday’s second leg games.

At the M.K.O Abiola Stadium, the adopted home ground for Plateau United, the Peace Boys, as they are fondly called, secured a 1-0 win over Stade Mandji of Gabon.

A wonderful header from Haggai Katoh courtesy of a long throw by Daniel Itodo ensured Plateau United progressed with a 3-2 aggregate scoreline, having held their hosts to a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Gabon.

The passage means Plateau United faces the herculean task of beating four-time African champions Esperance of Tunisia, who won successive titles in 2018 and 2019 to qualify for the lucrative group stage of the Champions League.

Rivers United, reigning NPFL champions, also made it out of the preliminary stage despite losing to Liberian outfit Watanga FC 1-0 on Sunday.

Watanga attempted to mount a fightback as Farsedu Logan’s spot kick put them in front in the 17th minute.

However, the Garden City team who had won last weekend’s first leg tie 3-0 held on to progress 3-1 on aggregate.

But like Plateau United, Rivers United also have a mountain to climb as they are up against title-holders -Wydad Casablanca of Morocco-for a place in the group stage.

Wydad boasts an outstanding record in the flagship African club competition.

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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.