NPFL: Ogunbote explains Plateau United defeat to Rivers United

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

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NPFL: Ogunbote explains Plateau United defeat to Rivers United

Plateau United head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, stated that the poor quality of Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium’s pitch contributed to his team's 1-0 defeat to Rivers United. Ogunbote also noted that his team suffered from a lack of attention during the match. He challenged the Nigeria Premier Football League board to ensure that only stadiums with quality pitches host top-flight games.

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