Plateau United are the 2016/17 champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.
Kennedy Boboye’s men defeated last season’s champions Enugu Rangers 2-0 at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos, to win their maiden league title and bring to an end a thrilling climax to the NPFL season.
They become the 19th champions of the NPFL and were presented a N50 million cheque by the League Management.
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The Jos based side went into the game just one point above Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC, on 63 points, though with a better goal difference.
Boboye’s side needed a win to ensure they claim their first league title and not worry about the outcome of the game between MFM and El Kanemi Warriors.
The Olukoya Boys however lost 2-1 at Maiduguri.
Nonetheless, both teams will represent Nigeria in next year’s Caf Champions League.
One interesting fact is that both teams were relegation battlers last season – with Fidelis Ilechukwu’s men needing a result against FC Ifeanyi Ubah on the last day at the Agege Stadium to avoid the drop.