Plateau United will return to the Jos International Stadium on Sunday, 8 February 2026, brimming with confidence as they host Kwara United in a fiercely contested North Central derby on Matchday 25 of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
The Peace Boys as Plateau United are globally called have enjoyed an impressive run since the resumption of the second stanza, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches. Under the renewed tactical direction of Coach Gbenga Ogunbote, fondly called The Oracle, Plateau United have shown clear signs of structure, balance, and belief.
Their revival began with a hard-earned away point against Abia Warriors in Aba, who in the reversed fixture had taken maximum points in Jos followed by a derby victory over neighbours Wikki Tourists in Jos.
Katsina United were also forced to dig deep to salvage a draw against the Jos-based side in Kano.
Back home, Plateau United reinforced Jos International Stadium’s growing reputation as a feared venue by outclassing Enugu Rangers International to secure maximum points.
The standout moment of their resurgence came on Matchday 24, when Plateau United produced a statement performance away from home, defeating reigning champions Remo Stars in Benin.
In the ancient and historic city of Benin at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Jonathan Okechukwu set the tone with a stunning set-piece strike from outside the box, before defensive general, Harrison Ebah sealed the win with a sensational goal from the centre circle, an effort that is already a contender for FIFA best goal award.
Kwara United, however, arrive in Jos facing a mountain to climb. Sitting in the relegation zone, the Afonja Warriors will need resilience, discipline, and a touch of fortune to upset a Plateau United side in full flow. The hosts, tactically sharp and defensively solid, will look to consolidate their position on the league table.
With improved recruitment in both the technical crew and playing squad, Plateau United are further boosted by the passionate Jos supporters, who have reclaimed their role as the team’s 12th man. The depth in the squad, both in the starting XI and on the bench, gives Coach Ogunbote multiple options to manage the game.
Indeed, Plateau United are the clear favourites tomorrow and for Kwara United to leave Jos with a point, it would take a performance bordering on miraculous against a side determined to turn home advantage into another decisive victory.