Plateau United secured a hard-fought victory against Enugu Rangers in a closely contested encounter that ended 2-1.

The match, filled with emotional reunions and intense moments, provided fans with a thrilling display of football.

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Fidelis Illechukwu, returning to a club where he had previously campaigned in the CAF Champions League, added an emotional touch to the atmosphere.

Additionally, Mbwas Mangut’s ties with Rangers International of Enugu resulted in warm embraces with players and officials before kickoff.

Despite calls for rescheduling due to Plateau United’s recent fixture and long trip back home, the authorities maintained the original schedule.

The Peace Boys took the opening initiative, with defender Moses Adikwu converting Daniel Itodo’s set piece to score the opener after just 3 minutes.

Adikwu, out of respect for his connections with Illechukwu, refrained from celebrating.

Enugu Rangers responded twelve minutes later when former Plateau United player Kazeem Ogunleye unleashed a left-footed shot.

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Although goalkeeper Bamidele Adeniyi attempted to parry, Chidebere Nwobodo capitalized on the rebound to level the scores at 1-1.

Plateau United believed they had secured a second goal when Albert Hilary’s deflected shot reached Wale Doyeni, who scored.

However, an offside call nullified the goal. The Peace Boys continued to press, with Nenrot Silas and Yakubu Adams making notable attempts.

As the game progressed, Enugu Rangers threatened to take the lead. Isaac Savior’s dribble and slotting position were thwarted by Harrison Ebah’s remarkable defending, keeping the scores level.

In the dying moments of the game, Bernard Mundi’s flick from Sunday Anthony’s delivery found former Rangers defender Wole Doyeni, who headed home Plateau United’s second goal.

With nine goals scored across eight Nigeria Premier Football League fixtures, featuring five home wins and three draws, Plateau United will face Niger Tornadoes of Minna in their next match at The Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Matchday 13.

In a prelude to the match, Bernard Mundi received the League Bloggers Award for the best goal of November for his overhead kick against Heartland Football Club of Owerri. Plateau United General Manager Habila Hosea Mutla presented the award.

Amidst an excited audience, Plateau United Midfielder Uche Onwuasoanya officially proposed a wedding plan to his fiancée Ujunwa, a gesture joyfully accepted in a jubilant atmosphere.