Plateau united coach, Abdul Maikaba says he was confident his team will win their NPFL match day 24 encounter against Nassarawa united despite the host surrendering their first 1-0 lead to their northern counterpart at the 40th minute in a match that ended 2-1 in favour of united.
Amos Gyang put the home team ahead from the spot in the 27th minute, while Chinedu Ohanachom equalized five minutes before the break.
Ibrahim Mustapha netted the winner for Plateau United eight minutes from time.
The former Akwa United coach expressed confidence on the ability of his team, saying they played well and created a lot of scoring chances.
Plateau United thus extends their lead at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table with 46 points from 24 matches.
At the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, second placed Rivers United fell to a 1-0 defeat against Enugu Rangers.
Nonetheless, Rivers united manager Stanley Eguman believes both sides played very well but blamed the defeat on loss of scoring chances.
Chief Coach of Rangers, Mangut Mbwas says maintaining possession with proper ball circulation whereby Rivers united were denied possession of the ball was vital in masterminding the victory.
Chinonso Eziekwe scored the decisive goal for Rangers six minutes before the break.
At Aba Martins Usule scored on his first NPFL start for Enyimba since December to pave the way for a 3-0 win against Sunshine stars.
Stanley Dimgba and Dare Olatunji completed the rout for the Peoples’ Elephant.
Coach Fatai Osho expressing his excitement said the players deserved the credit.
FULL RESULTS
Kwara Utd 1-0 Wikki
Kano Pillars 2-0 Jigawa GS
Heartland 2-0 Lobi
FC Ifeanyiubah 2-1 Dakkada
Rangers 1-0 Rivers Utd
Wolves 2-0 MFM
Abia Warriors 2-1 Adamawa Utd
Enyimba 3-0 Sunshine Stars
Katsina Utd 1-1 Akwa Utd
Plateau Utd 2-1 Nasarawa Utd
