October 8, (THEWILL) – Kano Pillars Football Club on Saturday defeated their arch rivals, Katsina United, 1-0 in the match Day two of the Nigeria Premier League (NPFL).
Pillars shrugged off their last week away loss to Sunshine of Akure to occupy the driver’s seat in the 27th minutes of the game, when Mustafa Ibrahim found the opponent’s net in front of their home crowd, at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Although the visiting Katsina side upped their game and tried to pull an equaliser, their forays were foiled by the backline of the home side.
Speaking during a post-match interview, Coach Abdu Maikaba, commended his boys for playing to instructions.
Maikaba described the outcome of match as rewarding after losing their away game 1-0.
He said that the win was massive for his young side being their second match of the season.
“My team will continue to improve and work for victory against Abia Warriors on Wednesday,’’ he said.
On his part, the Head Coach of Katsina United, Tope Bulus, said his team would go back to the drawing board to return to winning ways.
Bulus, however, commended his players for their fighting spirit.
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