Plateau United FC has bolstered its roster with four strategic signings ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, aiming to strengthen their campaign in one of Africa’s most competitive domestic leagues. The club confirmed the arrivals of Tarabina Biweribo from Bayelsa United, Jonathan Okechukwu Stanley from Crown FC, Damala Ezekiel from Katsina United, and Gideon Monday from Shooting Stars through an official announcement on their Facebook page.
The new recruits, drawn from rival NPFL clubs, bring diverse experience to the Jos-based side, colloquially known as the Peace Boys. Biweribo, a versatile midfielder, previously featured for Bayelsa United, while Stanley’s defensive prowess earned him recognition at Crown FC. Ezekiel, a forward from Katsina United, and Monday, a midfielder from Shooting Stars, add depth to both attacking and transitional play.
Training sessions with the squad have already commenced, signaling the club’s urgency to integrate the players into head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s system. Team officials emphasized that the signings are central to rebuilding a squad capable of challenging for domestic honors, with the quartet expected to secure regular starting roles.
This refresh follows Plateau United’s mid-table finish in the 2024-25 NPFL season, prompting management to prioritize squad depth and tactical flexibility. The league, Nigeria’s top-tier football competition, operates on a grueling format where squad rotation and consistency often determine success.
Fans will get their first glimpse of the revitalized team during the season opener against Wikki Tourists on August 22 in Bauchi. The match, a historic fixture in Nigerian football, marks the beginning of a 38-game season spanning nine months. Plateau United’s clash with Wikki—a team eyeing redemption after narrowly avoiding relegation last term—will test the immediate impact of their new signings.
While financial details of the transfers remain undisclosed, the acquisitions reflect the club’s ambition to compete with NPFL heavyweights like Enyimba International and Rivers United. Analysts suggest the signings address last season’s shortcomings in creativity and defensive stability, though integrating multiple players into a cohesive unit will depend on preseason preparations.
With the NPFL gaining increasing international attention due to rising broadcast deals and youth talent exports, Plateau United’s moves highlight the league’s growing competitiveness. As the August kickoff approaches, supporters await to see whether these reinforcements can propel the Peace Boys toward their first league title since 2017.
