Daily Trust Sunday

UNBEATABLE SPORTS ACTION

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The Nigeria Profession­al Football League (NPFL) Champions, Plateau United FC of Jos have sacked 11 players as they intensify preparatio­ns ahead of the new season.

A statement by Albert Dakup, the club’s Media Officer, disclosed that the players were sacked for low productivi­ty, age and indiscipli­ne.

The statement gave the names of the players as; Chima Ndukwu, Okoro Obasi, Daddy Francis, Daddy Morris, Stanley Okoro, Ayo Segun, Anayo Ogbonna, Umar Umara, John Kim, Longji Obadiah and Olowo Emmanuel.

“The decision to drop the players was necessitat­ed by the fact that the team will be competing on three fronts next season, including the CAF Champions League.

“As such serious-minded players with internatio­nal exposure will be engaged to fortify the team,” the statement said.

It explained that some players such as Musa Adamu and Myep Bulus-Ghai who could not really feature for the team last season due to injury and illness were given a second chance.

The statement added that reserve team players who distinguis­hed themselves were also upgraded into the main team.

According to the statement, the management of the club has negotiated with six new players and efforts were on to engage more to boost the team.

“Following the abysmal outing of Nigerian clubs in the continent, Plateau United will acquire the services of experience­d, committed and dedicated players in order to put up a decent outing,” it added.

 ??  ?? Bashir Liman, Jos
Bashir Liman, Jos

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