Kano Pillars’ struggles deepened on Saturday as they suffered another home defeat, falling 2–0 to Niger Tornadoes in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 26 clash at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina.
Goals from Abdulrasheed Dabai in the 58th minute and Terdoo Shimagande in the 88th sealed a famous victory for the visitors, piling further pressure on interim manager Baba Ganaru, who recently replaced suspended head coach Evans Ogenyi following a string of poor results.
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Despite dominating possession and creating more chances, the Sai Masu Gida lacked cutting edge in front of goal.
Pillars enjoyed 63% of the ball, recorded 16 shots with five on target, and earned eight corners, but Tornadoes stood firm and punished their defensive lapses on the counter.
Dabai’s composed finish gave the Minna-based side the lead shortly before the hour mark, and Shimagande’s late strike put the result beyond doubt, silencing the home fans.
The loss marks another setback for Pillars, who were recently docked three points and three goals for crowd violence and forced to play their home games away in Katsina.
With the latest defeat, Kano Pillars are now exhibiting relegation-form tendencies, struggling for consistency and morale.
The fans, who once cheered one of Nigeria’s most successful clubs, now face growing frustration as the team continues its downward spiral.
Meanwhile, the win lifts Niger Tornadoes further away from the drop zone, signaling renewed confidence in their campaign as the league enters its decisive phase.
Match Stats:
Possession: 63% – 37%
Shots (on target): 16(5) – 7(3)
Corners: 8 – 1
Yellow Cards: 2 – 1
Red Cards: 0 – 0
