Kano Pillars have collected 19 points from their opening 12 matches in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, but their inability to secure an away victory remains a major concern despite an encouraging start to the campaign.
Sports247 reports that the Sai Masu Gida have recorded four wins, seven draws and just one defeat, scoring 15 goals and conceding 12 to maintain a positive goal difference of three. They have also kept five clean sheets, underlining their defensive resilience.
Pillars opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Kwara United before registering consecutive victories over Niger Tornadoes (3-2) and Doma United (4-1), showing early signs of their attacking quality, Sports247 gathered.
However, they struggled to maintain that winning momentum, settling for draws against Inter Lagos, Enyimba, Sporting Lagos and Shooting Stars.
Their only defeat so far came on October 11, when Plateau United handed them a heavy 4-0 loss, exposing defensive weaknesses that had not been as evident in their earlier fixtures.
The Kano-based side responded with a 1-0 victory over Katsina United before drawing with Warri Wolves. They subsequently secured an impressive 2-0 win against Nasarawa United but were held to a 1-1 draw by Kun Khalifat FC in their latest outing on November 6.
Home Strength, Away-Day Concerns
A breakdown of their results highlights a clear difference between Pillars’ performances at home and on the road.
At home, they have collected 14 points from six matches, recording four victories and two draws without losing. Their home form has provided a dependable source of points and kept them competitive in the league.
Away from home, however, the picture is less convincing. Pillars have managed just five points from six matches, drawing five and losing once, with no victory on their travels.
The inability to turn away draws into wins has limited their points return and remains an area the technical crew must address.
With 19 points from a possible 36, Kano Pillars have shown commendable resilience, losing only once in 12 matches. However, seven draws indicate missed opportunities to convert competitive displays into victories.
Their strong home record offers a platform to build on, but improving their away performances will be crucial if the Sai Masu Gida are to sustain their ambitions in NPFL27.
For Pillars, the challenge is straightforward: turn draws into wins, maintain defensive discipline and find a winning formula on the road.
