El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club of Maiduguri defeated Kano Pillars (Masu Gida) by two goals to one in a thrilling encounter played in Maiduguri.
The match, part of the Nigeria Professional Premier Football League (NPFL) week seven fixtures, was played at the El-Kanemi Warriors Sports Centre and witnessed a massive turnout of supporters from within Borno State and neighbouring states.
Despite a tense start, both sides displayed discipline and determination. The first 45 minutes ended goalless, though the home team dominated possession and created several scoring opportunities.
With the introduction of Abdulrahman in the second half, the tempo changed. The talented midfielder broke the deadlock in the 60th minute, putting El-Kanemi ahead.
However, Kano Pillars quickly responded with a stunning equaliser — a long-range strike from outside the 18-yard box that many fans described as the goal of the week.
As the game intensified, Abdulrahman found the back of the net again in the 81st minute through a brilliant assist from Al-Amin, sealing victory for the home side.
While Kano Pillars’ squad boasts of superstars that include Nigerian international players Ahmed Musa, Rabiu Ali, and Shehu Abdullahi, among other senior players, El-Kanemi Warriors displayed greater hunger, resilience, and tactical discipline to claim the well-deserved victory.
In a post-match interview, the Kano Pillars technical adviser described the game as a good contest but admitted that his players lost concentration in key moments, allowing El-Kanemi Warriors to capitalise.
El-Kanemi’s Head Coach, Kabiru Dogo, commended the fans for their overwhelming support and urged the Borno State Government to improve the team’s welfare, particularly by providing transportation assistance for away fixtures.
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