Changi Boys Seek Succour in Kano

Posted : 25 January 2026

Katsina United FC return to action at their adopted home ground as they welcome Plateau United FC in a crucial 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 22 encounter.

Still serving a stadium ban imposed by the NPFL disciplinary committee, the Changi Boys will once again host their opponents at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, Kano, where all their remaining home fixtures for the season are scheduled to be played.

Despite the absence of their passionate supporters, Katsina United remain determined to secure maximum points as they continue their fight to stay clear of the relegation zone. The club’s management and technical crew have assembled a strong squad for the encounter against an in-form Plateau United side.

The Peace Boys from Jos arrive in Kano with renewed confidence following the appointment of experienced tactician Gbenga Ogunbote. His impact has been immediate, guiding Plateau United to one win and one draw in his first two matches in charge to remain unbeaten so far.

Team News

For Katsina United, Abdullahi Zalli is set to retain his place as first-choice goalkeeper. The defensive line is expected to feature Ahmed Kabir and Moses Adiku, with Innocent Arigu and Ahmed Mohammed Ismael providing width from the left and right flanks respectively.

In midfield, Richard Christopher is likely to anchor play alongside Mubarak Sani and Azeez Falolu, offering both stability and energy in the engine room.

Up front, the return of Uche Collins—who missed the last two fixtures—comes as a major boost. He is expected to lead the attack alongside Jamilu Yusuf and Abubakar Isyaku.

The bench includes new signings Faisal Sani and Boubakar Massaley, as well as Nafiu Ibrahim, Usman Bara’u, Auwal Sadiq Abubakar, Abdulkadir Dali, Akanni Elijah, and Ejike.

Head-to-Head Record

31/08/2025: Plateau United 1–2 Katsina United
30/01/2025: Katsina United 1–0 Plateau United
08/09/2024: Plateau United 1–0 Katsina United
17/03/2024: Katsina United 2–1 Plateau United
01/11/2023: Plateau United 1–0 Katsina United
10/07/2022: Katsina United 2–0 Plateau United

With both teams desperate for points—Katsina United battling for survival and Plateau United seeking consistency under new leadership—the Matchday 22 clash promises to be a tightly contested affair in Kano.

Changi Boys Seek Succour in Kano

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