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Pillars are unbeaten in their last two games in the second-tier league as they look forward to returning to the NPFL.
Four-time winners of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the Kano Pillars have suffered a defeat in Nigeria National League (NNL) matchday three.
Pillars suffered their first defeat after losing 1-0 away to Malumfashi FC.
Malumfashi, who had been adjudged the underdogs going into the encounter, scored the only goal in the game in the 29th minute, courtesy of Williams.
Pillars are unbeaten in their last two games in the second-tier league as they look forward to returning to the NPFL.
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Pulse Sports reports that Pillars were relegated to the NNL from the NPFL last season due to poor performance.
Four-time NPFL champion Kano Pillars, one of the oldest clubs in the country, defeated Sokoto United away from home to record a victory on day one.
Pillars earned a vital 1-0 away win at the Giginya Stadium in Sokoto.
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Yusuf Abdullahi’s 52-minute strike ensured Pillars started with a victory in the second division.
Kano Pillars hosted Kebbi F.C. in their second game at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, which ended 3-0.
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“Pillars is a historic side with great followership, I am proud of my players, who did so well to ensure we won here today,Our resolve was not to leave Sokoto empty, we got a good fight from Sokoto. We are going back to prepare better for our next game to be better," he said.
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Pillars will host Kebbi United at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on match day two of Group A3 of the Northern Conference
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Games continued in Nigeria's second division league this weekend as 42 teams battled for promotion to the elite league in the country.
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In Lagos, Madiba will host the Abeokuta Stormers at the Mobolaji Jhonson Arena, while Smart City will also be hosting Ijebu United at the same venue.
Dipo Dina Stadium will be the venue for Gateway United and Sporting Lagos, and Crown FC will welcome Joy Cometh to the Soun Township Stadium in Ogbomosho.
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