Plateau United slash team salary for poor start to season

NPFL club Plateau United has cut the team’s salary in half for a poor start to the season, the club made this known on social media.

Plateau United lost 2-0 at home to Kwara United on the opening day of the NPFL 2020/21 season.

“Plateau United Football Club has placed the entire team on half salary following their poor start to the NPFL after going down 2-nil to Kwara United in Jos.
The General Manager of the Club, Pius Henwan gave the directive while addressing players and coaches of the team.” the club wrote on social media.

The news has been met with criticisms in the Nigerian sport, with many naming it unprofessional.