Match Day 11: Plateau United denies attacking Rangers players, officials

Plateau United FC has strongly denied allegations that its supporters attacked players and staff of Rangers International FC following their 0-0 draw in a Matchday 11 fixture at the New Jos Stadium.

In a statement released by the club’s media officer, Yaksat Maklek, the club refuted reports circulating on social media showing an injured Rangers player, as well as images and videos of damage to the visiting team’s bus.

The statement, posted on the club’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, insisted that Plateau United had no involvement in the incident and knew nothing of any alleged attack by its supporters.

“We are a peaceful club who believe in the sporting principles of winning, losing, or drawing,” said the statement. “We are committed to maintaining law and order in our stadium and will continue to work towards ensuring the safety and security of all teams and their supporters.”

According to reports, tensions flared after the match ended in a goalless draw, with Enugu Rangers players and staff allegedly being targeted by irate home supporters. Photographs and videos shared across social media platforms shows one of the Rangers players with a bloodied face sparking outrage among fans and onlookers. In addition to the reported physical altercation, there were also claims that Rangers’ team bus was vandalized by angry Plateau United supporters.