Sporting Lagos coach Jeffrey Buter will reunite with former coaching colleague Shola Adegun when his side travel to Jos to face Plateau United in their Matchday Nine Nigeria Premier Football League fixture on Sunday, October 18.
The match at the New Jos Stadium, scheduled for 4 p.m. Nigerian time, presents Buter with a reunion away from the touchline as Sporting Lagos look to build on their latest league victory.
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Buter revealed that he shares a friendship and professional history with Adegun, who is now part of Plateau United’s technical setup.
While the reunion adds a personal dimension to the fixture, the immediate priority for both sides will be the contest on the pitch.
Sporting Lagos arrive in Jos after a 2–1 comeback victory over Bendel Insurance. They recovered from conceding inside the opening 18 seconds, with Victor Samuel equalising before Gafar Olaniyan scored the winner.
The result gave Sporting Lagos three points and offered encouragement ahead of their next assignment.
Plateau United, meanwhile, will also approach the match with confidence after defeating Kano Pillars 4–0 in their previous league outing. The result underlines the challenge awaiting the visitors, who must be prepared for a home side coming off an emphatic win.
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Buter has also welcomed Odinaka Okoro’s return to the squad after a period out, while praising Samuel for his contribution against Bendel Insurance. Both developments could be important as Sporting Lagos seek to maintain their momentum.
For Buter and Adegun, Sunday’s fixture brings former colleagues together on opposite sides of the technical area. Once the match begins, however, the focus will shift to the points at stake and which team can execute its plans more effectively.
Sporting Lagos will be hoping their comeback victory proves to be a foundation for another strong performance, while Plateau United will look to make home advantage count.
