NPFL · 2026Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00
Plateau United
1 : 0
Kano Pillars
Full time
Match recap
Plateau United secured a vital 1-0 home victory against Kano Pillars in a hard-fought NPFL encounter. The lone goal in the second half proved decisive, tilting the momentum firmly in favour of the home side after a largely cagey first period. Pillars, despite their efforts, struggled to break down Plateau United's resolute defence, offering few clear-cut chances. The win significantly boosts Plateau United's league standing, pushing them further up the table and strengthening their claim for continental football. For Kano Pillars, the defeat is a setback in their title aspirations, highlighting the need for more incision in attack as the season progresses.
Events
- 7'Card (Yellow Card)
- 19'Card (Yellow Card)
- 33'subst — I. Abdallah (Substitution 1)
- 62'Card (Yellow Card)
- 62'subst — V. Temitope (Substitution 2)
- 79'Card (Yellow Card)
- 90'Goal — V. Dawa (Normal Goal)
Match statistics
Statistics not available for this match.
Lineups
Plateau United- J. Amah
- U. Ahmed
- M. Abdullahi
- W. Ndon
- M. Andrew
- J. Okechukwu
- I. Abdallah
- G. Monday
- K. Adeyanju
- V. Temitope
- O. Martins
Kano Pillars- A. Okeke
- M. Karmami
- I. Inuwa
- C. Ozor
- A. Musa
- M. Mukhtar
- O. Akala
- R. Ali
- A. Musa
- M. Jibrin
- C. Okorie
Form
Plateau United — last 5 home
WDWWW
Kano Pillars — last 5 away
LLLDL
Head to head
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Standings — NPFL
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Enugu Rangers | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 47:27 | 68 |
| 2 |  Rivers United | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 44:31 | 67 |
| 3 |  Shooting Stars | 38 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 41:40 | 60 |
| 4 |  Ikorodu City | 38 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 43:39 | 58 |
| 5 |  Nasarawa United | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 37:34 | 56 |
| 6 |  Abia Warriors | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 31:34 | 55 |
| 7 |  Bendel Insurance | 37 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 43:38 | 53 |
| 8 |  Barau FC | 38 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 34:30 | 52 |
| 9 |  Katsina United | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 36:38 | 52 |
| 10 | Kano Pillars | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 37:39 | 51 |
| 11 | Plateau United | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 39:40 | 50 |
| 12 |  Kwara United | 38 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 35:36 | 50 |
| 13 |  Enyimba | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 44:42 | 49 |
| 14 |  Kun Khalifat FC | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 42:43 | 49 |
| 15 |  Warri Wolves | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 36:41 | 49 |
| 16 |  Niger Tornadoes | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 37:36 | 48 |
| 17 |  Remo Stars | 38 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 42:47 | 47 |
| 18 |  El Kanemi Warrio | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 30:46 | 47 |
| 19 |  Bayelsa United | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 37:42 | 43 |
| 20 |  Wikki Tourist | 38 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 36:48 | 40 |