Plateau United Technical Adviser Gbenga Ogunbote Reflects on Frustrating Home Draw

Plateau United’s technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has expressed significant dissatisfaction following his team’s 1-1 draw against Warri Wolves in their recent Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 11 fixture. The encounter, held at the New Jos Stadium this past Sunday, left the home side frustrated as they failed to secure all three points despite a determined effort.

Match Breakdown

The game saw Warri Wolves take an early advantage when Emmanuel Aribogha found the back of the net in the 24th minute. Plateau United, known as the ‘Peace Boys,’ struggled to break down the visitors’ defense for much of the first half. It was not until the hour mark that Samuel Ayanrinde managed to equalize, restoring parity for the hosts.

Despite the momentum shift following the equalizer, Plateau United was unable to find a winning goal. According to reports from the Daily Post Nigeria, the home side applied consistent pressure, but the Warri Wolves’ defensive unit remained resolute, effectively neutralizing subsequent attacks.

Ogunbote’s Assessment

In his post-match comments, Gbenga Ogunbote attributed the draw to a lack of composure among his players. He noted that the team appeared to be playing with a high level of anxiety, which hindered their decision-making in the final third of the pitch.

I think it was an unfortunate one, there were lots of anxiety from my boys. They were just trying everything hurriedly to make sure we score, unfortunately we were getting everything wrong. It’s another disappointing home draw for us.

Ogunbote emphasized that the players’ haste to secure a victory led to technical errors, preventing them from capitalizing on the opportunities they created during the second half.

League Standing and Future Outlook

Following this result, Plateau United currently sits in sixth position on the NPFL league table, having accumulated 16 points from their opening 11 matches. The team is now looking ahead to their next challenge, which will see them travel to Lafia to face Nasarawa United.

The upcoming fixture will be critical for the Jos-based club as they aim to regain momentum and address the inconsistencies that have plagued their recent home performances. While the club has not provided further details regarding specific tactical adjustments, Ogunbote’s public critique suggests a focus on managing match-day pressure as the season progresses.

Conclusion

The draw against Warri Wolves serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of the NPFL, where even home-field advantage does not guarantee success. For Gbenga Ogunbote and his squad, the focus now shifts to the road ahead, with the upcoming match against Nasarawa United offering an opportunity to rectify the errors observed in their latest outing.

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p class=”vbna-source-note”>Source: Daily Post Nigeria

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