Plateau United have officially dismissed recent claims suggesting their technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has been relieved of his duties. The club strongly refutes this, emphasising that any formal decisions about appointments or removals will come through official channels, given that the team is state‑funded.
The Peace Boys endured a difficult campaign but managed to avoid relegation, securing their NPFL status despite early-season struggles. Rumours of Mangut’s departure had intensified as the club teetered near the drop zone earlier this season. The management, however, confirmed that Mangut still has one year remaining on his contract.
Editorial
We are reassured by Plateau United’s explicit stand on Mbwas Mangut’s position. In such a high‑pressure environment, rumours about staffing can hinder team morale and distract from on-field focus. Mangut’s continued presence offers stability and avoids the disruptions often triggered by mid-season coaching overhauls.
The club’s patience has notably paid off. A period of scrutiny followed a three‑match ultimatum after a string of disappointing results, yet the management chose to back their coach through the season. That decision bore fruit, as the club climbed away from danger proof that consistency can yield results.
A coaching change in the midst of a campaign is rarely without risk. Plateau’s choice to preserve leadership continuity by retaining Mangut reflects strategic thought rather than reactionary panic. It’s a statement that success isn’t always born from disruption, but from collective resilience and trust.
We believe that maintaining Mangut’s role, supported by clear communication and unity within the club, positions Plateau United for a stronger, more coherent 2025–26 season. When management stands firm behind its coach, it sends a powerful message: growth, not upheaval, is the path forward.
Did You Know?
- Mangut and his technical team were previously handed a three‑match ultimatum in February 2025, which triggered improved form and ultimately earned their reprieve.
- By late March 2025, the team’s resurgence had lifted Plateau United from 16th to 11th place, effectively removing relegation fears.
- The club’s general manager, Habila Hosea Mutla, highlighted that sacking the coach mid-season would have been “suicidal” given there were only ten games left at the time.
- Mangut has held the technical adviser position since mid‑2024 and previously served as an assistant coach at Rangers International FC.
- Any official announcements regarding coaching or management changes at Plateau United must be made through certified, state-backed channels not by social media gossip.
