Plateau United Technical Adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has emphasized the profound impact of his team’s 2-1 triumph over Remo Stars, a result that significantly alters the club’s trajectory in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
The “Peace Boys” secured the maximum three points at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium thanks to a first-half strike from Johnathan Okechukwu and a dramatic stoppage-time winner by Harrison Ebah. Although Albert Korvah equalized for the home side mid-way through the second half, the Jos-based outfit demonstrated the clinical edge necessary to clinch their first successful away outing of the 2025/2026 campaign.
This critical performance allowed Plateau United to climb out of the relegation positions, rewarding the tactical adjustments Ogunbote has implemented since taking charge for the second stanza. Despite the positive outcome, the veteran manager noted that his players struggled with the psychological pressure of maintaining their lead, especially after Remo Stars suffered a first-half red card. Ogunbote observed that the squad failed to fully exploit their numerical advantage, nearly allowing the hosts to share the spoils before Ebah’s long-range heroics in the 91st minute.
The victory extends Plateau United’s current unbeaten streak and provides a vital morale boost ahead of their upcoming home fixtures. With the bottom half of the NPFL table remaining incredibly tight, the technical staff views this result as a foundational moment for their survival bid. The club now sits in a more comfortable mid-table position, though Ogunbote insists that the players must remain disciplined and avoid the lapses in concentration that characterized the later stages of the match in Benin City.
Reflecting on the achievement and the team’s performance, Gbenga Ogunbote told the club’s media: “I’m happy with the victory because the points garnered helped the club move away from the relegation zone. We have been struggling to get the away win but finally, we managed to do it. We were careless in the game, we could not take advantage of the one man advantage. May be it’s due to nervousness but the players were aware of the importance of the win.”
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