Kano Pillars

Kano Pillars

7th in Nigerian Professional League
Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa returns to Kano Pillars Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa returns to Kano Pillars

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has signed a short-term deal to play for his boyhood club Kano Pillars.

Absorbing Aiteo Cup final masked tournament's flaws Absorbing Aiteo Cup final masked tournament's flaws

Nigeria's Aiteo Cup final on Wednesday was a roaring success football-wise, but the thriller masked a number of organisational head-scratchers.

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Aiteo Cup Final: Five hot talking points Aiteo Cup Final: Five hot talking points

What are the key talking points to emerge from Wednesday's epic Aiteo Cup final?

Kano Pillars, Enugu Rangers set for Aiteo Cup showdown Kano Pillars, Enugu Rangers set for Aiteo Cup showdown

Five-time Nigeria cup champions Enugu Rangers meet Kano Pillars in Wednesday's Aiteo Cup final with the winner qualifying for the Confederation Cup.

Akwa United close the gap on league leaders Akwa United close the gap on league leaders

Michael Ibe's goal for 10-man Akwa United sealed a 1-0 away victory against Yobe Desert Stars on a weekend in which league leaders Lobi Stars lost.

Lokosa's goalscoring heroics must pique Rohr's interest Lokosa's goalscoring heroics must pique Rohr's interest

There is still just under half a season of football to go, but Kano Pillars striker Junior Lokosa has already helped himself to a first-time record.

Three NPFL Talking Points Three NPFL Talking Points

Colin Udoh reflects on a NPFL weekend that was ... Junior Lokosa breaking a mini-drought and Fatau Dauda getting sent off for violent conduct.

NPFL Observations: Ezenwa, Orji and violence NPFL Observations: Ezenwa, Orji and violence

Colin Udoh reflects on a NPFL weekend that was ... one that was dominated by inexplicable violence, and the brilliant return of Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

Saka extends Lobi's lead as Oriental Derby ends goalless Saka extends Lobi's lead as Oriental Derby ends goalless

Ayo Saka struck a late winner to extend Lobi Stars' lead to six points, while the ninth Oriental Derby of the season failed to ignite.

NPFL Matchday 11: Hot talking points NPFL Matchday 11: Hot talking points

Junior Lokosa continued his NPFL hot streak, while Sunday Rotimi was one of several players whose discipline let them down this weekend.

Nigerian Pro League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Remo Stars 33 +18 62
2 Rivers United FC 33 +7 55
3 Abia Warriors 33 +5 53
4 Ikorodu City 33 +17 52
5 Bendel Insurance .. 33 +6 49
6 Shooting Stars SC 33 +1 48
7 Kano Pillars 33 -2 47
8 Rangers Internati.. 33 +8 46
9 Enyimba 33 +1 46
10 Bayelsa United 33 +2 45
11 Kwara United 33 -1 43
12 Niger Tornadoes 33 -7 43
13 Plateau United 33 +3 42
14 Nasarawa United 33 -3 42
15 El Kanemi Warrior.. 33 -8 42
16 Heartland 33 -2 41
17 Katsina United 33 -6 41
18 Akwa United 33 -4 38
19 Sunshine Stars 33 -15 38
20 Lobi Stars 33 -20 25
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