{"id":171840,"date":"2025-07-30T23:24:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T22:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/npfl-okechukwu-dumps-crown-fc-for-plateau-united"},"modified":"2025-07-31T00:32:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T23:32:45","slug":"npfl-okechukwu-dumps-crown-fc-for-plateau-united","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sport\/npfl-okechukwu-dumps-crown-fc-for-plateau-united","title":{"rendered":"NPFL: Okechukwu dumps Crown FC for Plateau United"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Jonathan Okechukwu has completed a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side Plateau United.<\/p>\n<p>Okechukwu joined the Peace Boys from Nigeria National League, NNL outfit Crown FC.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder caught the eye during the Ogbomosho-based club\u2019s NNL playoff tournament in Asaba.<\/p>\n<p>Okechukwu, alongside Wasiu Falolu, was outstanding for Crown FC last season.<\/p>\n<p>The energetic midfielder is expected to play an integral role in a new-look Plateau United side next season.<\/p>\n<p>Plateau United are currently undergoing a rebuilding process following the recent appointment of a new management team and head coach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Jonathan Okechukwu has completed a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side Plateau United. Okechukwu joined the Peace Boys from Nigeria National League, NNL outfit Crown FC. The midfielder caught the eye during the Ogbomosho-based club\u2019s NNL playoff tournament in Asaba. 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