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Plateau United Flip To Ogunbote To Escape Relegation Bother

Plateau United have moved swiftly to arrest their poor run within the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) season, because the membership is ready to nominate skilled coach Gbenga Ogunbote as its new Technical Adviser forward of the second stanza of the marketing campaign.

Ogunbote has reportedly resumed duties on the membership’s coaching floor, instantly taking cost of preparations because the league will get set to renew, signaling Plateau United’s dedication to reverse their fading fortunes.

The appointment follows a disappointing first-round displaying by the previous NPFL champions, who struggled for consistency and slipped into the relegation zone, prompting the membership’s administration to half methods with Shola Ayegun after a string of poor outcomes.

Broadly identified in Nigerian soccer circles as “The Oracle,” Ogunbote brings a wealth of expertise and tactical pedigree to Jos. He has beforehand dealt with top-flight sides together with Rangers Worldwide, Sunshine Stars, Taking pictures Stars, and Remo Stars, incomes a repute for stabilising struggling groups and delivering outcomes beneath strain.

Membership insiders consider Ogunbote’s management, deep understanding of the NPFL terrain, and confirmed capacity to rebuild will likely be important as Plateau United battle to protect their top-flight standing.

With the second half of the season approaching, expectations are excessive that Ogunbote’s arrival will inject self-discipline, perception, and tactical readability into the squad, as Plateau United look to climb out of the hazard zone and restore satisfaction to the membership’s marketing campaign.