Nigerian club, Plateau United cut salaries of their players after shock defeat to Kwara United on match day 1

Nigerian club, Plateau United were thrashed 2-0 at home against Kwara United in the opening game of the season.

Earlier today, reports emerged that the club hierarchy have decided to cut the salary of the players. 

This news filtered through via a tweet on the club's Twitter handle. 

The tweet reads: "Plateau United Football Club has placed the entire team on half salary following their poor start to the NPFL after going down 2-nil to Kwara United in Jos.

The General Manager of the Club, Pius Henwan gave the directive while addressing players and coaches of the team."