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Plateau United striker Samuel Kalu has been [crowned](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/nigerian-premier-league/) NPFL Player of the Week Matchday 31 after scoring a dramatic late winner to secure a vital away victory over defending champions Enugu Rangers. +
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Not to be confused with the former Super Eagles winger of the same name, the 22 year old forward has shown impressive form of late. His decisive goal was the [product](http://jacqueshigelin.com/index.php?title=User:ClintonHeidelber) of slick team play, as he calmly slotted home a low cutback to silence the [Rangers'](https://cac5.altervista.org/index.php?title=Utente:LydiaBradway) home crowd. +
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This was Kalu’s second goal of the season his first came last month in a 1-1 away draw against Niger Tornadoes, where he scored with a powerful header. +
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After a at Enyimba, Kalu appears to have rediscovered his confidence at Plateau United. His performance helped propel the [Peace Boys](https://www.wiki.showcad.dotnetcloud.co.uk/index.php?title=User:GayeJeb724) five places clear of the relegation zone, now sitting 11th on the table with 41 points from 31 games. +
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The Jos-based side has now gone four matches unbeaten, and Kalu’s timely resurgence could be a turning point in their season. +
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Samuel Kalu’s rise from the shadows is a reminder of football’s most powerful truth: redemption is always one goal away. His late strike against Rangers wasn’t just a goal it was a message to those who doubted his talent after a quiet spell at Enyimba. +
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It takes more than raw skill to deliver in high-stakes moments. It takes composure, belief, and a touch of bravery. Kalu showed all three in that final act against the champions. In a season where every point could mean survival or despair, his [contribution](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-law-and-ethics/) was worth far more than its weight in statistics. +
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But credit must also go to Plateau United. Their unbeaten run is no accident. There's a renewed structure, spirit, and urgency in their play. Players like Kalu are thriving in this atmosphere, and the results are finally reflecting their efforts. +
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This is what makes the NPFL so compelling the stories of players fighting for recognition, clubs clawing their way out of danger, and fans being treated to moments that [transcend](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/11-top-nigerian-players-secure-new-clubs-in-winter-transfer-window/) the table. If Kalu keeps this up, his comeback story might just become one of the league’s defining narratives this season. +
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Did You Know? + + Plateau United won the NPFL title for the first time in their history in the 2016/2017 season. + Enugu Rangers are Nigeria’s oldest surviving football club, founded in 1970. + [Samuel Kalu](https://cac5.altervista.org/index.php?title=Utente:PPHLoren58307080) previously played for Katsina United before joining Enyimba and later Plateau United. + The NPFL awards the "Player of the Week" based on individual impact, influence on the result, and overall performance. + Plateau United’s home ground, the New Jos Stadium, has a capacity of over 40,000 and is one of the largest in Nigeria. + +
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