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Plateau United dismiss 17 players in massive clear-out ahead of new season

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Plateau United have announced 17 players will be released by the club following their disappointing outing last season.

Plateau United, who were the NPFL champions three seasons ago, battled relegation for the better part of the 2018/19 abridged NPFL season; beating the drop on the last day.

The Peace Boys were also eliminated in the Round of 16 of the Federation Cup by Calabar Rovers.

A statement from the club on Friday revealed the decision to dismiss 17 players was taken at the end of a meeting between management and the technical crew.