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Tag: Kano Pillars

Sports

NPFL: Lobi Stars pip Kano Pillars to go six points clear

April 23, 2018 - by Admin III

The Makurdi club now have 33 points from 17 matches, six points clear of closest rivals Katsina United. There were also home wins for Katsina United, Niger Tornadoes, Akwa United …

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Sports

Sunshine Stars’ Alimi clinches VAT Wonder Goal Award

April 21, 2018 - by Admin III

It turned out one of the closest contests in the history of the three seasons old VAT Wonder Goal Award and it was Sunshine Stars Sikiru Alimi who was the …

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Sports

Okpotu, Olatunbosun back in NPFL after Euro trials

April 19, 2018 - by Admin III

Anthony Okpotu and Sikiru Olatunbosun have rejoined their respective NPFL clubs after trials in Europe. Last season’s hotshot Okpotu tried out with Brondby IF of Denmark for a week after …

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Sports

Kano Pillars lose secretary Bichi

April 18, 2018 - by Admin III

Kano Pillars have announced the sudden demise of their secretary, Zakari Akilu Bichi Bichi died Tuesday morning at the Mallam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. The funeral and burial rites for …

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Sports

Eagles stars Musa, Simon confirm switch to new agent

April 10, 2018 - by Admin III

Ahmed Musa long standing association with famous intermediary Tony Harris has come to an end following his move to fast rising DW Sports Management ran by a couple of French …

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Sports

VAT Wonder Goal Award shortlists Lokossa, Ogbugh, 2 others

April 10, 2018 - by Admin III

Two free kicks and three perfectly aimed goals scored under pressure from defenders on Match Day 15 made the first VAT Wonder Goal shortlist of the 2017/18 Nigeria Professional Football …

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Sports

Ganaru rues injury crisis plaguing Yobe Desert Stars

April 9, 2018 - by Admin III

Coach Baba Ganaru has lamented his team Yobe Desert Stars are facing an injury crisis as they have as many as five players on the treatment table. “We have an …

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Sports

NPFL: Pillars crush IfeanyiUbah 4-0 in Kano

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 - by Admin III

Junior Lokosa fired his 14th goal of the season as Kano Pillars trounced FC Ifeanyiubah 4-0 in continuation of the NPFL today. However, Lobi Stars maintained top spot after they …

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Sports

Niger Republic will host the 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations

March 24, 2018 - by Admin III

Niger Republic will host the 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations. The 23 Flying Eagles players Goalkeepers: Detan Ogundare (Kogi United); Mohammed Galadima (Nasarawa United) Defenders: Chidubem Nwosu (36 Lions); …

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Sports

Pre-qualifier tour: Flying Eagles head to Cairo

March 24, 2018 - by Admin III

Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, will on Saturday fly to Cairo for a two –match tour of Egypt as part of the team’s preparations for the qualifying series of the …

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Sports

Kano Pillars draw Enugu Rangers at home

February 26, 2018 - by Admin III

Kano Pillars yesterday fought against all the odds to earn away point against Enugu Rangers to take over the leadership of the Nigeria Professional League. Rangers took the lead in …

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Sports

Kano Pillars, Akwa United settle for draw

December 14, 2017 - by Admin III

Kano Pillars and Akwa United played out a 0-0 draw in the third game of the Nigeria Professional Football League invitational tournament at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Wednesday in …

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Sports

Udoji dumps Kano Pillars, heads back to Enyimba

November 4, 2017 - by Admin III

Kano Pillars defender Chinedu Udoji has opened talks with former Nigeria Professional Football League champions Enyimba over a possible return to the club. The experienced center-back severed ties with the …

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Sports

Kano Pillars, Gombe Bulls blasted for petitioning FIBA

October 19, 2017 - by Admin III

The Nigeria Basketball Federation under the leadership of Engr Musa Kida has condemned the action of Kano Pillars and Gombe Bulls by petitioning FIBA Africa without following the established protocol …

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Sports

Kano Pillars inch towards Kwese Premier League

August 21, 2017 - by Admin III

Defending champions, Kano Pillars have won the Kwese Premier League Savannah Conference Six play-off s to edge closer to retaining their trophy in the Final 8 at the Sani Abacha …

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Sports

Hooliganism: LMC fi nes Kano Pillars N7.2m, hammers Katsina, Remo, suspends goalie

April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 - by Admin III

Stories By Lekan Olaseinde & Gbenga Jolaosho Abuja Th e hammer of the League Management Company have fall on three Nigerian Professional League clubs Kano Pillars, Katsina United and Remo …

Hooliganism: LMC fi nes Kano Pillars N7.2m, hammers Katsina, Remo, suspends goalie Read More
Sports

Kano Pillars fan faces court charges over goal celebration

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 - by Admin III

By Wale Olawale Kano A Kano Pillars fan will be dragged to court for encroaching on the fi eld of play, in a week 12 Nigeria Professional Football League match …

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Sports

Baba Ganaru quits Kano Pillars

October 4, 2016October 3, 2016 - by Admin III

Mohammed Baba Ganaru has called it quits as head coach of four-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) winners Kano Pillars after the final fixtures of this season on Sunday. The …

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Sports

Wikki stop 8-man Kano Pillars

June 20, 2016June 20, 2016 - by Admin III

Nigeria league leaders Wikki Tourists consolidated their top spot on the table after they came from behind to beat eight-man Kano Pillars 3-1 at home on Sunday courtesy of a …

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Sports

Kano Pillars edge past Enyimba

April 20, 2015April 20, 2015 - by Admin III

The much anticipated top clash in the Glo NPFL saw Kano Pillars defeat ten-man Enyimba 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium yesterday Pillars dominated the game in the midfield but …

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Nigerian News

Robbery: Kwankwaso commiserates with Kano Pillars

March 10, 2015March 9, 2015 - by Admin III

By Bashir Mohammed Kano Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso on Sunday visited three Kano Pillars FC players, who are currently on admission at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, as a result of …

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