Plateau United began their campaign at the NPFL Super 6 Preseason Invitational Tournament on a winning note, securing a narrow 1–0 victory over Rivers United.
The encounter, played as part of the ongoing preseason competition, was decided by a first-half goal from Jibril Ibrahim.
Ibrahim broke the deadlock in the 28th minute, giving Plateau United a 1–0 advantage before the interval.
Rivers United pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but Plateau United held firm to protect their lead until the final whistle.
The victory provides Plateau United with an encouraging start to their preparations ahead of the new NPFL season, while Rivers United will look to respond positively in their next fixture.
The NPFL Super 6 Preseason Invitational Tournament is serving as an important platform for participating clubs to assess their squads, test new players and fine-tune their tactics ahead of the 2026/27 NPFL campaign.
