Kano Pillars Narrow Remo Stars’ Lead with Hard-Fought Victory Over El-Kanemi Warriors
Kano Pillars have intensified the race for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title by narrowing Remo Stars’ lead at the top of the table following a thrilling 2-1 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors. The match, played at the El-Kanemi Stadium, saw both teams battling intensely, but Kano Pillars emerged victorious to boost their standing.
Taofeek Otaniyi opened the scoring for Rivers United just two minutes after the break, displaying sharpness and precision. The lead was further extended by Samson Obi in the 61st minute, putting Rivers United firmly in control of the game.
However, Risilanu Ismail managed to pull one back for El-Kanemi Warriors on the stroke of 90 minutes, but it was too little too late to prevent a defeat.
In another gripping encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars were held to a 1-1 draw by Nasarawa United. The home side took the lead through a clinical finish by Auwalu Malam in the 18th minute. But Nasarawa United responded with equal determination, with Idris Ajiya leveling the scoreline in the 68th minute.
Opinion: Kano Pillars' Title Hopes – Still Alive?
The recent performance by Kano Pillars shows a team that’s determined to keep their title hopes alive despite the competitive nature of the NPFL this season. Narrowing the gap between themselves and Remo Stars will certainly boost their confidence going forward.
However, their inability to secure a win against Nasarawa United at home suggests there’s still work to be done. The team’s defense remains an area of concern, especially when playing under pressure.
If Kano Pillars can maintain their form and strengthen their defensive resilience, they could very well remain in the conversation for the NPFL title until the final matchday.
Will Kano Pillars’ persistence pay off, or will Remo Stars continue to dominate?