Shooting Stars technical adviser Nurudeen Aweroro has issued a stern warning to Plateau United, promising a fierce contest for their upcoming Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 26 showdown. The Oluyole Warriors travel to the New Jos Stadium this weekend with high ambitions, looking to capitalize on their recent 4-2 victory over Warri Wolves. Aweroro emphasizes that his squad intends to disrupt the hosts’ rhythm and maintain their upward trajectory in the league standings.
The Ibadan-based side currently sits seventh on the NPFL table with 38 points, while Plateau United trails closely in 13th place. Aweroro maintains that his players possess the necessary resolve to secure a positive result in one of the league’s most difficult away venues. He expects a high level of tactical discipline from his team as they look to replicate or improve upon last season’s resilient performance in the Tin City.
“It is going to be a little bit hard for Plateau United,” Aweroro told 3SCfanstv. “Our plan will be tough on them in their home ground, and we just hope our players yield to it.”
Historical data suggests a tightly contested affair, as Shooting Stars managed to snatch a 1-1 draw during their previous visit to Jos. That encounter saw Kabiru Tijani find the net for the visitors, canceling out Albert Hilary’s strike for the home side. Aweroro believes that the psychological edge gained from that draw, combined with his team’s current goal-scoring form, provides a blueprint for another successful outing in the North-Central region.
The Oluyole Warriors’ coaching staff spent the week focusing on defensive organization to counter the attacking threats of the Jos-based team. While Plateau United recently suffered a narrow defeat to El-Kanemi Warriors, they remain a formidable force at home, making Aweroro’s aggressive stance a clear signal of intent. Fans of the Ibadan club await a performance that reflects the “tough” philosophy their manager has promised for this high-stakes weekend clash.
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