{
  "id": 13847098,
  "title": "Plateau United end Pillars’ unbeaten run with 4-0 demolition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/plateau-united-end-pillars-unbeaten-run-with-4-0-demolition",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T01:15:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/plateau-united-end-pillars-unbeaten-run-with-4-0-demolition/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Plateau United ended Kano Pillars' unbeaten streak with a 4-0 thrashing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 8 match held on Sunday at the New Jos Stadium. The victory marked the \"Masu Gida\" boys' first loss of the season and demonstrated the strength of the Jos-based squad coached by Gbenga Ogunbote. Despite injury worries, Plateau United quickly took control of the game, scoring early through Paul Samson in the 3rd minute to energize the home supporters. The opposition faced a bleak first half as midfielder Ekundayo Ojo added a second goal for Plateau United during the stoppage time. The visitors struggled to mount any resistance in the second half, as Samuel Ayanrinde bagged the third goal in the 82nd minute to put the match firmly out of reach. Nenrot Silas sealed Pillars' fate with a penalty in the 94th minute. In a contrasting encounter, Barau FC drew 2-2 with reigning champions and top-ranked Enugu Rangers at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The \"Flying Antelopes\" took the lead just before halftime through Ifeanyi Okechukwu, but Barau FC equalized with two second-half penalties converted by Joseph Atule (56th minute) and Aliyu Sugau (68th minute). However, Chidiebere Nwobodo's late goal secured a frantic draw and maintained Rangers' unbeaten run and top spot.",
  "summary": "Plateau United completely shattered Kano Pillars’ unbeaten run with a crushing 4-0 demolition in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 8 fixture played on Sunday at the New Jos Stadium. The emphatic victory not only handed the “Masu Gida” boys their first defeat of the season, but also served as a powerful statement of […]",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}