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Plateau United Football Club of Jos (usually known as Plateau United) are a Nigeria

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club. Before 1991, they were known as the JIB Strikers FC.http://www.rsssf.com/tablesn/nig91.html.

The name "Plateau United" was the former name of their cross-town rivals Mighty Jets.http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/forum/main-square/28130-plateau-governor-sues-yar-adua-over-jos-crisis-3.html
They were promoted to the Nigeria Premier League for the 2010-11 season by winning on the last day against Mighty Jets.

Performance in CAF competitions

CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 1 appearance

2000 - First Round

Current team

Famous players

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Emmanuel Nwachi

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Ajibade Omolade

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Ambruse Vanzekin

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