Plateau United defender Knowledge Ndon has praised the membership’s supporters after the crew secured their place within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Kano Pillars in Jos.
The victory on the ultimate day of the season ensured Plateau United prevented relegation after what was a really troublesome marketing campaign stuffed with adjustments, stress, and inconsistency.
Ndon, who joined Plateau United at the beginning of the season from Akwa United FC, stood out as one of many brilliant spots in a troublesome yr for the membership. The crew additionally went via a training change in the course of the season after a poor first half of the marketing campaign.
Talking after survival was confirmed, the defender admitted it was one of many hardest seasons of his profession.
“It’s been God all via. It’s been a troublesome season. I’ve not skilled a more durable season within the Nigerian league,” Ndon mentioned.
He additionally praised the followers for standing by the crew throughout troublesome moments.
“I give kudos to our supporters as a result of the primary spherical was very, very horrible however their assist actually boosted us. And now all because of God we’re secure in the present day,” he added.
The defender promised a stronger efficiency subsequent season, assuring followers that the crew will come again higher.
“To all Plateau United supporters, we love you all. See you subsequent season, we’ll come again stronger,” he mentioned.
Plateau United’s slender win over Kano Pillars proved sufficient to safe their security in a dramatic closing day of the season.
Whereas Plateau United survived, the NPFL noticed main shocks as reigning champions Remo Stars, El Kanemi Warriors, Bayelsa United, and Wikki Vacationers have been all relegated from the highest flight.
Remo Stars’ title defence resulted in disappointment after a 1-1 draw in opposition to Bendel Insurance coverage in Benin, confirming their drop to the Nigeria Nationwide League regardless of profitable the league the earlier season.
El Kanemi Warriors additionally went down after a heavy 3-0 defeat to Enyimba in Aba, whereas Bayelsa United and Wikki Vacationers had already been relegated earlier than the ultimate spherical of matches.
Kano Pillars, who misplaced narrowly to Plateau United in Jos, nonetheless managed to outlive the drop, ending simply above the relegation zone.
