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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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EuroMatch NPFL: Inter Lagos Rescue Point With Late Equaliser Against Kano Pillars

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6 hours ago

September 24, 2026

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Inter Lagos fought back in the closing minutes to secure a 1–1 draw against Kano Pillars in an entertaining Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos, on Wednesday.

The visitors appeared set to claim all three points after taking a first-half lead and stubbornly defending their advantage for most of the contest.

However, Inter Lagos maintained intense pressure through the second half, mounting attack after attack in search of a route back into the game.

Their relentless persistence paid off late in the match when Bashir Abdulkarim capitalized on a defensive opening to slot home the equalizer.

The drama triggered wild celebrations among the home fans as Inter Lagos snatched a hard-earned point from the jaws of defeat.

While Inter Lagos can draw confidence from their resilience, Kano Pillars will be frustrated by their failure to manage the game and secure the victory.

The result leaves both teams with a point each, further reflecting the tight, unpredictable nature of this season’s NPFL campaign.

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Gift Orban Needs Three More Goals to Make Amedspor Move Permanent

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14 hours ago

September 23, 2026

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Gift Orban is three goals away from triggering a clause that could turn his loan move to Turkish club Amedspor into a permanent transfer.

The Nigerian striker has made an impressive start to the season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in six league appearances.

Amedspor president Nahit Eren revealed on Tuesday that the club’s agreement with Hoffenheim includes a mandatory purchase clause that becomes active if Orban reaches 10 league goals.

Eren said Amedspor paid €500,000 for the loan and would pay €3 million for the permanent transfer if the 10-goal target is reached. (Punch Newspapers)

Orban’s latest goal came in Amedspor’s 3-2 victory over Beşiktaş, where he also provided an assist.

With seven goals already, the 24-year-old now needs just three more to reach the target that could secure his permanent stay in Turkey.

For now, Orban’s focus will be on maintaining his scoring form as Amedspor continue their campaign in the Turkish Süper Lig.