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Plateau United Striker Stabbed by Fan After NPFL Match in Lafia

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1 year ago

April 14, 2025

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Plateau United has confirmed that striker Vincent Temitope was stabbed in the neck by a fan following the club’s 3-2 defeat to Nasarawa United in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) fixture on Sunday, April 13, at the Lafia City Stadium.

In a statement, Yaksat Maklek, Director of Media Operations for Plateau United, said the incident occurred after the team’s 3-2 loss on Sunday, April 13.

According to Maklek, Temitope who scored one of the goals was approached by a group of fans under the guise of taking photos. While engaging with them, one of the individuals suddenly attacked him.

“After the game, a couple of fans went close to him pretending they wanted to take some snapshots and one of them struck him in the neck,” Maklek said.

“They say he actually held a knife and struck him in the neck. You would imagine how worst it would have been if he [the player] did not escape that particular attack.”

Maklek added that Temitope was immediately taken to the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Lafia, where he received treatment and is now in stable condition.

He also noted that the club has gathered all relevant evidence and plans to submit it to the NPFL for further investigation and disciplinary measures.

Vincent Temitope joined Plateau United last year and was recently named in the Super Eagles B training squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN)

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NPFL: Uzoho talks up Onuoha after brace against Warri Wolves

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3 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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2 weeks 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.