The incident, according to an eyewitness, occurred in Akungba, Ondo State at about 4pm on their way back to Lagos from Jos, Plateau State
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the victory ensured they remained at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table
“It is with heavy heart that we announce the sudden demise of our physiotherapist, Damian Kuptong, who died in the early hours of today after a brief illness. Our hearts and prayers are with his family,” the club tweeted.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that a 1-0 victory at the Umuahia Township Stadium ensured the title-holders from Jos were toppled from the top of the log.
The champions started on the front foot but stern defending and shocking displays of profligacy by the hosts’ forwards meant there was no scoring following a frenetic opening to the game decided at the New Jos Stadium
The result meant Plateau United became the first title-holders to win their opening match day since 2013
And should both Nigerian clubs advance to the Round of 16, Plateau United will face Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia, while MFM FC take on the winners of the clash between AC Atoho of Congo and MC Alger of Algeria.
Plateau United are drawn in Group A along with Enyimba and the CHAN Eagles, while Group B has host team Kano Pillars, Akwa United and MFM FC.
The Jos –based club defeated last season’s champions Enugu Rangers 2-0 to amass 66 points and scoop their first –ever Nigerian championship in front of delirious home fans at the Rwang Pam Stadium.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that that a last gap win for the Kennedy Boboye-tutored side against Rangers International of Enugu at the Rwang Pam Stadium gave them the much sort after NPFL trophy
The 2017 championship in the last few weeks was a cheek and jowl affair between United and Lagos-based MFM FC, with just one point separating them going into the last match day
The first goal came via penalty awarded by the referee when Eugene Elijah of Plateau United fouled ABS striker, Wasiu Alalade, inside the 18
The official Twitter handle of the senior national team: @NGSuperEagles, made this disclosure on Tuesday
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 34 clash of the titans between Plateau United and MFM ended 1-0 in favour of the Peace Boys.
The Kennedy Boboye side are now six points clear at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the clash off the titans between both teams locked in a race to win the 2106/2017 NPFL will be fought and decided at the Rwang Pang Stadium, Jos on Sunday.
The club in statement on Friday signed by its Media Officer, Albert Dakup, said the team was fully focussed and would surmount any obstacle in their way to achieve its ambition.
Plateau United have now amassed 51 points from 28 matches this season.
The Matchday 27 fixture of the Nigerian top league between the Olukoya Boys and the visitors lived up to expectations as both teams entertained their fans with sleek style of football.
The matches were played on Wednesday