Katsina United rally to 2-2 draw with Plateau United in NPFL matchday 10

Katsina United stage dramatic comeback

On 24 October 2026, Katsina United and Plateau United played to a 2‑2 draw in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 10 fixture at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina. Plateau United opened the scoring when a Katsina defender’s own goal was credited to Umar Rabiu in the 30th minute, giving the visitors a 1‑0 advantage at half‑time. The visitors extended their lead in the 82nd minute when Jibril Ibrahim scored, putting Plateau United ahead 2‑0 with only eight minutes of normal time remaining. Katsina United, however, rallied in the final minutes. Yusha’u Armiya’u reduced the deficit in the 88th minute, and Umar Rabiu, who had earlier scored the own goal, equalised in stoppage time to complete the comeback. The result earned Katsina United a valuable point after a 1‑0 defeat to Kano Pillars earlier in the season, while Plateau United missed a chance to recover from recent defeats to Sporting Lagos and Enyimba.

Background

Before the match, Plateau United were positioned fourth in the league table with 14 points, two points ahead of Katsina United, who were 12th with 12 points. The two clubs have met six times at Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, with Katsina United winning three, Plateau United winning two and one draw. Their last encounter at the venue ended goalless in January. In their last four domestic and continental fixtures at home, Katsina United secured three wins, which included defeats of Enyimba and Doma United. They were looking to rebound from a 1‑0 loss to Kano Pillars, while Plateau United were seeking a response after back‑to‑back defeats.

Why it matters

The draw keeps Katsina United in 12th place, meaning they remain outside the relegation zone but still far from the top of the table. For Plateau United, the result means they remain in fourth place, still two points behind the leaders. The match also highlighted the resilience of Katsina United, who managed to overturn a two‑goal deficit in the final minutes, a feat that could boost team morale for the remaining fixtures.

What happens next

No further matches or decisions are pending as a result of this fixture. Both teams will prepare for their next league encounters, with Katsina United aiming to maintain their home form and Plateau United looking to regain momentum after the draw.