Kano Pillars’ struggles deepened on Saturday as they suffered one other residence defeat, falling 2–0 to Niger Tornadoes of their Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) Matchday 26 conflict on the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina.
Targets from Abdulrasheed Dabai within the 58th minute and Terdoo Shimagande within the 88th sealed a well-known victory for the guests, piling additional stress on interim supervisor Baba Ganaru, who not too long ago changed suspended head coach Evans Ogenyi following a string of poor outcomes.
Regardless of dominating possession and creating extra possibilities, the Sai Masu Gida lacked leading edge in entrance of objective.
Pillars loved 63% of the ball, recorded 16 pictures with 5 heading in the right direction, and earned eight corners, however Tornadoes stood agency and punished their defensive lapses on the counter.
Dabai’s composed end gave the Minna-based facet the lead shortly earlier than the hour mark, and Shimagande’s late strike put the consequence past doubt, silencing the house followers.
The loss marks one other setback for Pillars, who have been not too long ago docked three factors and three targets for crowd violence and compelled to play their residence video games away in Katsina.
With the newest defeat, Kano Pillars at the moment are exhibiting relegation-form tendencies, struggling for consistency and morale.
The followers, who as soon as cheered one in all Nigeria’s most profitable golf equipment, now face rising frustration because the crew continues its downward spiral.
In the meantime, the win lifts Niger Tornadoes additional away from the drop zone, signaling renewed confidence of their marketing campaign because the league enters its decisive part.
Match Stats:
Possession: 63% – 37%
Photographs (heading in the right direction): 16(5) – 7(3)
Corners: 8 – 1
Yellow Playing cards: 2 – 1
Purple Playing cards: 0 – 0
