Plateau United vs Kano Pillars 4-0: NPFL Matchday 8 Report

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars finished 4-0 at the New Jos Stadium, Jos on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Paul Samson scored after three minutes and Plateau United went on to beat Kano Pillars 4-0 in NPFL Matchday 8, ending the visitors’ unbeaten start to the season.

What was the score in Plateau United vs Kano Pillars?

Plateau United won 4-0. Here are the goals.

• 3′ Paul Samson (Plateau United), 1-0
• 45’+ Ekundayo Ojo (Plateau United), 2-0, first-half stoppage time
• 82′ Samuel Ayanrinde (Plateau United), 3-0
• 90′ Nenrot Silas (Plateau United), penalty, 4-0

What were the key moments?

Plateau United were ahead inside three minutes and doubled the lead just before the break, according to Premium Times. Ayanrinde made it three in the 82nd minute and Silas converted a penalty at the death. It was the biggest win of the round and Kano Pillars’ first league defeat of the campaign.

What does the result mean in the NPFL table?

Plateau United climb to 3rd on 14 points from eight games. Kano Pillars drop to 10th on 11 points. See the live NPFL table and standings for the latest positions.

Who do Plateau United and Kano Pillars play next?

Plateau United host Sporting Lagos on Sunday, October 18, at 4pm WAT. Kano Pillars host Katsina United on the same day.

For more on both clubs, see the Plateau United team hub and the Kano Pillars team hub. Every score from the round is in our NPFL Matchday 8 results round-up, and the full season is on our NPFL results page. The previous round is in our NPFL Matchday 7 results round-up.

Plateau United vs Kano Pillars: FAQ

What was the score between Plateau United and Kano Pillars?

Plateau United beat Kano Pillars 4-0 at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in NPFL Matchday 8.

Who scored in Plateau United vs Kano Pillars?

Paul Samson, Ekundayo Ojo, Samuel Ayanrinde and Nenrot Silas (penalty) scored for Plateau United.

Was this Kano Pillars’ first defeat?

Yes. It was Kano Pillars’ first league defeat of the 2026/27 season.

Who do Plateau United play next?

Plateau United host Sporting Lagos on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4pm WAT.

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Sources: Africatopsports, Premium Times, ThisDay, Sports Mole; results and table from API-Football and published match reports. Minutes can differ slightly between reports.