Matchday: NPFL 2026 – Round 15
Venue: Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri
Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Kick-off: 4:00 PM (WAT)
Overview
Plateau United are back on the road this weekend as they travel to Owerri for a crucial clash against Kun Khalifat, a match that could significantly shape the bottom half of the NPFL table.
Kun Khalifat sit 17th with 14 points, while Plateau United are just a step above in 16th with 15 points. Only one point separates the two sides, and both teams know a win can change the tone of their season heading into December.
While Kun Khalifat have been grinding out draws and staying competitive, Plateau United are still searching for their first away point of the campaign a statistic that adds extra tension to this fixture.
Plateau United – Still Looking for Answers Away From Home
The Peace Boys’ away struggles are well documented: six matches played, six defeats. It’s been a worrying pattern; strong performances at home, followed by setbacks on the road.
Their last six games show the contrast clearly: win at home, lose away.
Injuries continue to influence Coach Shola Adegun’s selection, meaning players like Saka Gafar, Kazeem Adeyanju, Nenrot Silas, Yusuf Abdullahi, and Vincent Temitope will once again carry the responsibility in the final third.
Defensively, Plateau United will need to stay disciplined. Mistakes in transition have cost them several times this season, especially away from Jos. A more compact, controlled approach is expected, with the team likely looking to hit Kun Khalifat on quick breaks.
Kun Khalifat – Organized and Hard to Break Down
Kun Khalifat may be low on the table, but they haven’t been pushovers. They’ve managed three draws in their last six matches and recently picked up a valuable point away at Warri Wolves.
Their home form is steady rather than spectacular, two wins, two draws, two losses but they’ve shown resilience and improved structure, especially in midfield.
Their wide players have been effective in transitions, which is something Plateau United must be wary of. With home support behind them in Owerri, Kun Khalifat sees this game as a big opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone.
From Coach Shola Adegun
On away struggles:
“We need more confidence on the road. Small decisions make big differences in away games.”
On the team’s mentality:
“The boys are working hard. We believe the results will come.”
On Kun Khalifat:
“They’re organized, energetic, and they play well at home. But we also know our strengths.”
On finishing chances:
“That’s one area we must improve. We need to be calmer in the final third.”
Recent Form
Kun Khalifat (Last 6):
D – D – L – L – D – W
Competitive, picking up points steadily.
Plateau United (Last 6):
L – W – L – W – L – W
Good at home, struggling away.
Head-to-Head
Recent top-flight meetings between both sides are limited.
Games involving these two usually tend to be tight and low-scoring.
Storyline to Watch
Can Plateau United finally grab their first away point of the season?
Or will Kun Khalifat use their improving home form to jump above the Peace Boys on the table?
With only a point between both teams, this match promises to be tense, physical, and highly competitive.
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