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Plateau United gets new general manager, assistant

He was responsible for the selection of coaches, recruitment of players and organising home matches.

• July 8, 2023
Plateau United FC
Plateau United FC

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has appointed Habila Mutla as the acting general manager of Plateau United Football Club of Jos.

The governor’s approval is contained in a statement issued by his director of press and public affairs, Gyang Bere, issued on Saturday in Jos.

The governor described Mr Mutla as most suitable for the job, owing to his vast experience in the business of football management.

”He is expected to consolidate on the club’s management team and ensure that its position in Nigerian football moves to the peak,’’ the governor said.

Before his appointment, Mr Mutla served as assistant general manager of the club from 2004 to 2007.

He was responsible for the selection of coaches, recruitment of players and organising home matches.

Mr Mutfwang also approved the appointment of Danjuma Isandu as the assistant general manager of the club.

Mr Isandu was a professional footballer and a team member of the under-23 Flying Eagles at the 1992 All-African Games.

The appointments take immediate effect.

(NAN)

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