Plateau United have appointed skilled tactician Gbenga Ogunbote as their new Technical Adviser forward of the second stanza of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) season.
Ogunbote replaces Coach Shola Ayegun, who has formally parted methods with the membership following a run of poor outcomes.
The membership administration has already knowledgeable Ayegun and his assistants of the choice.
The appointment was confirmed on Sunday night by the Chairman of the Plateau State Soccer Affiliation, Hon. Suleiman Yahaya Kwande, who disclosed the event to journalists at Resort Mouzha, Fes, Morocco.
Plateau United’s determination to impact a technical change follows a disappointing first half of the season. Since Ayegun’s emergence originally of the marketing campaign, outcomes haven’t gone within the membership’s favour, resulting in rising dissatisfaction amongst supporters.
Followers’ frustration got here to the fore throughout Plateau United’s residence defeat to Abia Warriors on Sunday, the place placards have been displayed in protest in opposition to the staff’s poor performances.
After 19 league matches, the Jos-based aspect at the moment sit nineteenth on the NPFL desk, having recorded six wins, one draw and 12 defeats, accumulating simply 19 factors.
Ogunbote, a revered determine in Nigerian soccer, brings a wealth of expertise to the position, having beforehand managed golf equipment akin to Sunshine Stars, Rangers Worldwide, Remo Stars and Taking pictures Stars.
Famend for his tactical self-discipline and team-building capacity, the seasoned coach is anticipated to stabilise Plateau United’s marketing campaign and engineer a powerful turnaround within the second stanza of the season.
Plateau United will now look to Ogunbote’s management to revive confidence, enhance performances and steer the membership away from relegation hazard because the league resumes.
