Kano Pillars
9th in Nigerian Professional League2023 Fixtures
Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has signed a short-term deal to play for his boyhood club Kano Pillars.
Nigeria's Aiteo Cup final on Wednesday was a roaring success football-wise, but the thriller masked a number of organisational head-scratchers.
What are the key talking points to emerge from Wednesday's epic Aiteo Cup final?
Five-time Nigeria cup champions Enugu Rangers meet Kano Pillars in Wednesday's Aiteo Cup final with the winner qualifying for the Confederation Cup.
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.
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.
Colin Udoh reflects on a NPFL weekend that was ... Junior Lokosa breaking a mini-drought and Fatau Dauda getting sent off for violent conduct.
Colin Udoh reflects on a NPFL weekend that was ... one that was dominated by inexplicable violence, and the brilliant return of Ikechukwu Ezenwa.
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.
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 Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
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1 | Enugu Rangers | 32 | +15 | 57 |
2 | Enyimba | 32 | +12 | 55 |
3 | Remo Stars | 31 | +11 | 53 |
4 | Shooting Stars SC | 32 | +10 | 52 |
5 | Lobi Stars | 32 | +5 | 52 |
6 | Plateau United | 32 | +13 | 50 |
7 | Katsina United | 32 | +2 | 48 |
8 | Bendel Insurance .. | 32 | +3 | 45 |
9 | Kano Pillars | 32 | -1 | 44 |
10 | Niger Tornadoes | 31 | -3 | 42 |
11 | Sporting Lagos | 32 | -1 | 41 |
12 | Abia Warriors | 31 | -4 | 41 |
13 | Rivers United FC | 27 | +8 | 40 |
14 | Kwara United | 31 | -3 | 40 |
15 | Bayelsa United | 32 | -5 | 39 |
16 | Doma United | 32 | -11 | 39 |
17 | Akwa United | 32 | -1 | 37 |
18 | Sunshine Stars | 31 | -6 | 36 |
19 | Heartland | 32 | -11 | 29 |
20 | Gombe United | 32 | -33 | 25 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
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