Plateau United forward Seiyefa Jackson has revealed how a move repeatedly practised in training produced a crucial goal during the club’s impressive 3-1 comeback victory over Shooting Stars in the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League.
Jackson was at the right place at the right time to finish off the move, turning a training-ground routine into a decisive moment during the NPFL encounter.
Speaking about the goal, the former Rivers United and Ojodu City youngster explained that he sensed the opportunity almost immediately after the cross was delivered.
«“I could feel it, just a feeling as the ball was coming. I just pray to hit the back of the net.”»
The striker’s instinctive reaction ultimately paid off as he found the back of the net, helping Plateau United complete a comeback that showcased their attacking character and determination.
For Jackson, the goal was more than simply a moment of individual instinct. It demonstrated the value of repetition on the training ground, with the move executed in a competitive match exactly as it had been practised by the team.
The forward’s journey through Rivers United and Ojodu City has helped shape his development, and his latest performance provides another opportunity to announce himself on the NPFL stage.
Plateau United’s comeback against Shooting Stars further highlighted the importance of maintaining concentration and belief after falling behind. Rather than allowing the early setback to determine the outcome, the Jos-based side responded strongly and turned the contest around.
Jackson’s goal became one of the defining moments of the victory, with the young forward demonstrating both anticipation and composure in front of goal.
The striker will now hope the performance can provide further momentum as Plateau United continue their NPFL campaign.
For Jackson, however, the goal offered a simple reminder of the relationship between preparation and execution: sometimes, a move rehearsed repeatedly in training only needs the right moment to become a match-winning moment.
And when that cross came in, Jackson said he could already feel what was about to happen.
