Barau FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Plateau United in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter, moving the team into 10th position on the league table. The win, achieved at the expense of a resilient opponent, earned Barau FC 37 points from 28 matches.
Plateau United struck first, with Vincent Temitope finding the net in the 4th minute. Barau FC responded in the 38th minute when Henry Ezeonye leveled the score. The decisive moment came in the 86th minute when substitute Stanley Oganbor scored the winning goal for the away side.
Technical adviser Eugene Agagbe attributed the success to collective effort and resilience. “First of all, we thank Almighty God for the victory. Our players did very well and deserved commendation,” Agagbe stated in post-match remarks to the club’s media. He highlighted the difficulty of the contest, noting the team’s character in overcoming an early deficit to claim maximum points.
The result provides a significant boost to Barau FC’s mid-table campaign, separating them from the lower half of the standings. For Plateau United, the defeat represents a missed opportunity to further strengthen their own position in the league.
Barau FC will next face Kano Pillars in a crucial NPFL fixture. The upcoming match presents another test as the team aims to build momentum from this hard-earned victory.
