NPFL: In North-West derby, Pillars pip Katsina 1-0

Kano Pillars Football Club defeated visiting Katsina United 1-0 in the match day two of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL).

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.

Though the visiting Katsina side upped their game and tried to pull an equaliser, their forays were foiled by the back line of the home side.

Speaking during a post match interview, Coach Absu Maikaba, commended his players, whom he said played to instruction.

Maikaba described the outcome of match as rewarding after loosing their away game 1-0.

He said that the win was massive for his young side being the second match of the season.

“My team will continue to improve and work for victory against Abia Warriors on Wednesday,’’ he said.

The Head Coach of Katsina United, Tope Bulus, said his team would go back to the drawing board to return to winning ways.

He also commended his team for the fighting spirit