Plateau United continued their quest to finish in the top half of the league table with a vital against over Dakkada FC on Sunday.
The Peace Boys edged thier visitors 2-0 at the New Jos Stadium to move to 9th position on the league standing with a game to play.
After a goalless first half, Abdul Maikaba side finally breached the opposition defence seven minutes after resumption. A Daniel Itodo’s long throw landed for Buhari Ibrahim who directed the ball home with his head.
The home team made it two ahead on the 75th minute when Oche Ochowechi curled home a beautiful ball after receiving a pass from Benjamin Turba.
Dakkada tried to find a way back into the game, but Plateau United held on to take the vital three points at stake.
The victory increases Plateau United’s point tally for the season to 51 from 37 game played.
They sit 9th on the log with just a point above conquered Dakkada FC.
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