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  • Musa vows to reposition Kano Pillars FC, restore club’s lost glory

    Musa vows to reposition Kano Pillars FC, restore club’s lost glory

    Ahmed Musa, Super Eagles captain and newly appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, has pledged to reposition the club and restore its reputation as one of Africa’s foremost football institutions.

    Musa’s pledge is contained in statement issued by the club’s Media and Communications Directorate on Tuesday in Kano.

    Musa, who made the commitment on Monday during a familiarisation meeting with the club’s Chairman, Alhaji Ali Umar, and other board members, expressed his readiness to work with all stakeholders to transform the club’s fortunes.

    The former Leicester City and CSKA Moscow forward described Kano Pillars as one of Nigeria’s most successful football clubs, stressing that its recent challenges must be tackled through collective effort and strategic planning.

    “Kano Pillars is our club and one of the most successful in Nigeria, but in recent years, the story has changed,” Musa said.

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    “I want to assure everyone here that with your support and the backing of the board members, I will do everything possible to reposition the club and make it one of the finest not only in Africa but globally.

    “Having played here and with the experience I gained in Europe, I believe I can contribute meaningfully to help the club achieve its full potential,” he said.

    He noted that success would require unity of purpose, professionalism, and unwavering commitment from management, players, supporters and other partners.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State recently approved Musa’s appointment as manager of the state-owned professional clubside, as part of efforts to revamp the club and align it with international best practices.

    The club, a four-time Nigeria Professional Football League champion, is targeting a new era of growth and excellence under Musa’s leadership.

    (NAN)

  • Kano Pillars unveil 12 new signings for new season 

    Kano Pillars unveil 12 new signings for new season 

    Kano Pillars FC have unveiled 12 new signings ahead of  the  official kick off of the 2024-25 NPFL season.

    The four-time NPFL champions acquired the services of three goalkeepers: Chukwuemeka Oniya from Rangers International, Abuchi Okeke from Sokoto United, and Charles Tambe from Remo Stars. 

    The defense has been reinforced with Mustapha Jibrin, a right-back from Niger Tornadoes, Ugochwukwu Gabriel from Wikki Tourists FC, Nelso Abiam from Doma United, and Alhassan Rashid from Karela United, Ghana. 

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    In the attacking front, Zulkifilu Muhammed from Rangers International and Sudais Ali Baba, a striker from FC Trollhättan in Sweden, are expected to inject creativity and goals. The midfield has been strengthened with the addition of Bright Emmanuel from Solution FC, while Akpesiri Naibe, a wing forward from Sporting Lagos, and Emmanuel Anaful, a striker from Karela FC, Ghana, complete the list of new signings. 

    In addition to these new players, the club retained twenty players from the previous season. The Sai Masu Gida will commence their 2024/25 NPFL journey with a home match against newly promoted Ikorodu City of Lagos on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. 

    Due to ongoing renovations at  the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars will temporarily host their home games at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium in Katsina until their home ground is put in shape.

  • Kotoko hits Kano for epic clash against Pillars

    A STRONG contingent comprising of players, coaches, backroom staff and officials from Ghana have arrived the ancient city of Kano for the epic CAF Champions’ league cracker between Kano Pillars FC and Ashanti Kotoko FC of Ghana.

    NationSport gathered that the visitors arrived Kano on Thursday night via Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA).

    Kano Pillars’ spokesman, Rilwan Idris Malikawa Garu, who confirmed the arrival of  their opponents for the match, said “I can confirm that they have arrived safely, that is to say, we are now set for the match.

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    “We are in high spirits, the players are in good condition, the coaches know what is at stake and how to approach the situation and our fans can’t wait to watch this game, we pray for the best.”

    He stated that the visitors are scheduled to engage in an evening shake up on Friday evening, adding that, requisite preparations to ensure the hosting of a hitch free CAF champions league game have been concluded.

    Kano Pillars will trade tackles with their Ghanaian foes tonight at Sani Abacha stadium. Gov Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is expected to grace the encounter.

  • AITEO Cup:10,000 Rangers’ supporters to storm Asaba

    National Chairman of Rangers International FC Supporters’ Club of Enugu Ibuchukwu Nwodo on Tuesday said that the club would storm Asaba with over 50 buses and 10,000 die-hard fans to watch the final of AITECO clash.

    This is to enable them support the club during the clash between it and Kano Pillars FC in the final of 2018 Edition of the AITEO Cup (Federation Cup) on Oct. 24 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba in Delta.

    Nwodo told the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu that the supporters’ club would mobilise members from all the branches in Nigeria to travel to Asaba to support the ‘Flying Antelopes.’

    According to him, a five-man committee has been put in place to mobilise supporters across the country for the trip to Asaba.

    “We expect a tough challenge from Kano Pillars but with the way our team has been playing, I do not see us letting the cup slip through our fingers.

    “We, members of the supporters club, have put a committee in place to help us organise a smooth movement to Asaba and back with the trophy.

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    “With the arrangement on ground, we hope to depart Enugu with at least, 50 buses comprising Marcopollo, Coaster and mini buses conveying our supporters to Asaba.

    `Our branches in Nnewi, Abakaliki, Onitsha and others have indicated interest to be in Asaba as well.

    “We are looking forward to mobilising over 10,000 of our members to storm Asaba, to drum support for our darling Rangers to a resounding victory, “he said.

    Nwodo is also a Special Assistant to the Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Rangers Matters.

    On the qualification of Rangers for the Aiteo Cup final after eleven years, Nwodo said that it was a thing of joy.

    He said that the achievement had gone a long way to show the level of motivation the governor had extended to the club since he came to power.

    Nwodo said that Ugwuanyi was a strong supporter of the club and had never hidden his love for Rangers.

    “It is almost a dream come true and this is pay-back period from the players, for the cup to come back to Enugu after a long while.’’

  • Kano Pillars confirm Udoji’s death

    Kano Pillars confirm Udoji’s death

    The management of Kano Pillars FC on Monday confirmed the death of their defender, Chinedu Udoji, who died in a ghastly auto crash in Kano late on Sunday.

    The Media Officer of the club, Idris Malikwa, told our reporter in Kano that the players was involved in a car accident after visiting his former team mates at Enyimba FC in a hotel.

    “This tragic accident happened along Club Road in Kano and his remains had been deposited at the Murtala Muhammad Hospital Mortuary.”‎

    Malikawa said that an official of Kano Pillars was processing a police report on the accident at the Kano State Police Command headquarters in Bompai, Kano.

    Udoji was voted Man of the Match in the NPFL Week 9 match against his former club, Enyimba, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

    The defender joined Kano Pillars last season after spending seven years with Enyimba. He had also played for FC Abuja.

    NAN

  • NPFL: Wikki Tourists beat Kano Pillars 2-0

    NPFL: Wikki Tourists beat Kano Pillars 2-0

    Hosts Wikki Tourists Football Club of Bauchi on Sunday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium defeated Kano Pillars FC of Kano 2-0 in a 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture.

    Wikki Tourists scored the opening goal of the Match Day 28 fixture eight minutes into the game through Alhmed Usman after he wriggled past the visiting defenceline.

    They scored their second goal 48 minutes into the match through Chinedu Aneibor when he made good use of a deflection by right winger Ambrose Peter.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Wikki Tourists were with a more purposeful and coordinated approach, but poor finishing by their strikers robbed them of scoring many goals.

    Kano Pillars, on their part, dominated the game in the second half, only to find their rhythm affected by three yellow cards received by Rabiu Ali, Chinedu Udoji and Ibrahim Alassan.

    Bala Nikyu, Chief Coach of Wikki Tourists, later described the match’s officiating as fantastic.

    “In our last three matches, the officiating especially in Ibadan was fantastic. In this one too, the officiating was good.’’

    He attributed the successes he had recorded since he assumed leadership of the team to the cordial relationship between him and the players.

    Ibrahim Musa, the Chief Coach of Kano Pillars, on his part described Wikki Tourists as “a good team’’.

    “But my boys too played very well, in spite of the little mistakes.

    “When we go back to Kano, we will see how we can correct such mistakes before our next match,” the coach said.

  • Gambo returns for Niger Tornadoes clash

    Gambo returns for Niger Tornadoes clash

    SportingLife can reveal that Kano Pillars FC captain Gambo Muhammad will be available for selection when Sai Masu Gida confronts Niger Tornadoes in the match day 19 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in Lokoja after two weeks out of action.

    SportingLife reports that the tailsman has been down with maleria and ankle injury he sustained during one of his team’s matches.

    The club’s medical officer, Ali Adamu confirmed to SportingLife that Gambo has resumed training with the rest of the squad.

    “Gambo is back now and he is training with team but he was not part of week 18 encounter against Akwa United FC. I believe he would be part of our next game against Niger Tornadoes in Lokoja, by then he would be hundred percent fit by God’s grace,” Ali said to SportingLife.

  • NPFL: Full league ranking

    NPFL: Full league ranking

    Following the victory of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club on Wednesday, the club has managed to return to the top of the league table with 30 points.

    Closely behind MFMFC is Plateau United with 29 points, followed by El-Kanemi Warriors FC 27points, Kano Pillars 24.

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    NPFL league table

  • Kano  Football Fans protest

  • Kano Pillars commend fans

    Kano Pillars commend fans

     
     
     
    Kano Pillars FC have commended its fans for the sense of maturity displayed for the disappointment attitude of FC Ifeanyi Ubah in their opening game of 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season on Saturday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
    The club’s Media Officer Rilwanu Idris Malikawa said the sense of discipline exhibited by their supporters when the visiting FC Ifeanyi Ubah abandoned the match in the second half with Sai Masu Gida leading the game courtesy of Gambo Muhammad’s 36th minute goal.
    Malikawa said the management was convinced that sensitization and orientation given to their supporters before the commencement of the league is yielding a positive result.
    He urged them to sustain the tempo in the rest of the matches for the success of the team.
    “We are happy despite what happened during the match all our fans control themselves and leave the Stadium peacefully,” Malikawa said.
    Pillars FC arrived in Makurdi this evening ahead of tomorrow’s match day two encounter against Lobi stars FC at the Aper Aku Stadium.
    Addressing them shortly after their arrival, the club’s technical adviser, Kadiri Ikhana (MON) charged them to be focused on the task ahead of them.