Ilechukwu says 'lucky' Plateau United looking forward to making NPFL Super 6 playoff
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Plateau United boss Fidelis Ilechukwu

Ilechukwu says 'lucky' Plateau United looking forward to making NPFL Super 6 playoff

Jidechi Chidiezie 23:49 - 23.04.2023

Plateau United's last three fixtures of the NPFL regular season will see them pay Kwara United a visit, host Remo Stars in Jos and wrap things up with El Kanemi.

Plateau United's head coach Fidelis Illechukwu has said that his team are looking forward to their next league fixture against Kwara United as it is a determinant in their 2023 season.

The Jos side moved back into qualification spots for the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Super 6 playoff on Sunday, following a 1-0 victory over Nasarawa United.

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It was a consecutive victory for Plateau United decided by Silas Nenrot's 13th-minute deflected goal.

Ilechukwu positive ahead of next fixture

Speaking after the win Plateau United boss Ilechukwu stated that his team were going to take their next game even more seriously as it could determine their qualification for the Super 6.

NPFL23: Plateau United 1-0 Nasarawa United

"We have three more games to go. We will take on Kwara in our next game away from home, and we hope to get something positive from that encounter," Ilechukwu said in a post-match interview on Sunday.

"It's that game that will determine whether we can play in the Super Six competition."

"In all sincerity, Nasarawa United were the better side of today's meeting, and this is due to their position on the log.

"They came all out for this game and were more determined than us, but we are lucky to get the win," he added.

Plateau United now 3rd in Group A

With seven wins, three draws and five defeats after 15 matches, Plateau United currently sit in third in Group A and are seven points off leaders Bendel Insurance.

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Their final three fixtures of the season will see them pay Kwara United a visit, host Remo Stars in Jos and wrap things up with a visit to El Kanemi Warriors on the last day of the regular season.