NPFL: Shooting Stars Secure Famous Win At Kano Pillars
On Match day 29 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Shooting Stars SC (3SC) claimed a famous 2-1 victory against Kano Pillars as Christian Pyagbara’s late goal secured the win for the Oluyole Warriors, at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano State.
Rabiu Ali opened scoring by giving Kano Pillars the lead, before 3SC’s comeback through second half goals from Taiye Muritala and Pyagbara ensured they claimed the full points.
FT Kano Pillars 1-2 3SC #PILSHO #NPFL24
⚽️Rabiu Ali 2’ – Taiye Muritala 48’, Christian Pyagbara 90+’
STATS
Possession 49% – 51%
Shots (on target) 10(5) – 14(8)
Saves 6 – 4
Corner 5 – 3
Yellow cards 3 – 0
Red cards 0 – 0— NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) April 8, 2024
Despite an early setback of losing centre-back Aniyikaye Adeleye to injury, 3SC got three (3) valuable points in their match day 29 encounter.
For Kano Pillars, it is the second time they would suffer defeat at the Sani Abacha Stadium after Abia Warriors had surprisingly defeated them.
Ogunbote’s men now five points behind league leaders Rangers will face title contenders Lobi Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Sunday.
Five-time champions Kano Pillars make the trip to Benin City to face Bendel Insurance on same weekend.
As things stand #NPFL24 pic.twitter.com/roDCDRz9ML
— NPFL (@NigeriaPFL) April 8, 2024
NPFL/Chidi Nwoke.
