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Three first half goals sealed a famous win for Plateau United after going three matches without a win.
The victory over Jigawa Golden Stars in Jos had the imprimatur of striker Ibrahim Mustapha who scored a brace to put smiles on the former league champions.
The striker was making a return to the Jos side after a six-month stint with a United Arab Emirates clubside and he proved to be the needed finisher for the club, converting two chances in the 21st and 43rd minutes.
The first, a bullet like drive that left keeper Sochi Victor stranded and the second a header off Isah Ndala corner kick.
Oche Ochowechi had put the hosts ahead in the 6th minute scoring a brilliant goal from 35 yards after displacing a pack of Jigawa defenders with his dribbling skill.
A delighted Mustapha expressed gratitude to the club for his re-absorbtion after the six months spell in UAE.
“I am glad to be back and scoring goals for the team. Plateau has always been my home and now that I am back, I will contribute immensely to the success of the team, especially with the players on ground who have been holding forth. “
Plateau United with a game at hand will be visiting FC IfeanyiUbah in what promises to be a tough encounter before returning to Jos for the outstanding game against Rivers United.
Abdu Maikaba the team’s handler, said he is eyeing a complete sweep of the points.
“The two games are crucial to us, but we have to take it one after the other. Having lost three games at a stretch and winning this game against Jigawa, it’s obvious that we are back to winning ways and FC IfeanyiUbah is our target before meeting Rivers”, remarked an optimistic Maikaba.
