Fixtures

Nigeria Premier League 09/07 15:00 3 Alba C Marin vs Kano Pillars - View
Nigeria Premier League 09/14 15:00 4 Kano Pillars vs Enugu Rangers - View

Results

Nigeria Premier League 08/31 15:00 2 Kano Pillars v Wikki Tourists D 1-1
Nigeria Premier League 08/24 15:00 1 [3] Abia Warriors v Kano Pillars [3] L 1-0
Nigeria Premier League 05/25 15:00 38 Niger Tornadoes v Kano Pillars L 3-2
Nigeria Premier League 05/11 14:00 37 Kano Pillars v Shooting Stars W 3-1
Nigeria Premier League 05/07 15:00 36 Katsina Utd v Kano Pillars L 1-0
Nigeria Premier League 04/25 15:00 35 Kano Pillars v Rivers United W 2-0
Nigeria Premier League 04/19 15:00 34 [9] Enyimba v Kano Pillars [7] L 2-1
Nigeria Premier League 04/13 15:00 33 [10] Kano Pillars v Ruwen Filus [20] W 2-0
Nigeria Premier League 04/05 14:00 32 Heartland FC v Kano Pillars L 2-0
Nigeria Premier League 03/26 15:00 31 Kano Pillars v Bendel Insurance D 0-0
Nigeria Premier League 03/22 14:00 30 [16] Plateau United v Kano Pillars [7] L 2-1
Nigeria Premier League 03/16 14:00 29 [6] Kano Pillars v Nasarawa United [17] D 1-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 40 20 20
Wins 15 13 2
Draws 9 6 3
Losses 16 1 15
Goals for 45 30 15
Goals against 47 12 35
Clean sheets 11 10 1
Failed to score 13 3 10

Wikipedia - Kano Pillars F.C.

Kano Pillars Football Club is a Nigerian professional football club based in Kano, northwestern Nigeria. They play in the Nigeria Professional Football League, the first-tier division in Nigerian football. They play their home games at Sani Abacha Stadium.

Kano Pillars FC was founded in 1990, the year the professional association football league started in Nigeria, and it is also among the oldest clubs in Nigerian history alongside clubs like Bendel Insurance, Shooting Stars, and Enugu Rangers. It was an amalgamation of three amateur clubs in Kano State.

Kano Pillars Football Club is the most popular Nigerian Premier League club in Nigeria. The Pillars drew an average home attendance of 8,894 in the 2023–24 edition of the NPFL, the 2nd highest in the league.

History

Founded in 1990, by Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, former chairman of Nigeria Football Association and former sports commissioner of Kano, from the combination of WRECA FC, Kano Golden Stars and Bank of the North FC, Kano Pillars achieved outstanding success by winning the 2007–08 Nigerian Premier League. Kano Pillars produced players like Abiodun Baruwa who has since played for Swiss, Austrian, Welsh and British Clubs and Sani Kaita who later plays for Sparta Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Another Prominent player is Ahmed Garba 'Yaro Yaro' who later plays for AB in Denmark and a notable player from Kano Pillars FC is Ahmed Musa who played for Leicester City in the English Premier league after joining from CSKA Moscow. It was registered as a limited liability company with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria, and then registered with the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) as a professional football club.

In the 2020/2021 NPFL season, Kano Pillars were fined a whopping sum of ₦7,500,000.00 for failing to follow the orders of the LMC and NFF, which prohibited fans from viewing live games in the stadium. Fans disrupted a top table clash between Akwa United and Kano Pillars. The game ended 0–0 after it was concluded the following day.

They were relegated from NPFL on 16 July 2022 following the confirmation of a verdict against them for the deduction of 3 points, despite an appeal which the NFF committee disregarded against their complaint. The verdict on them was a penalty for what their former chairman did to match officials in their encounter with Dakkada FC

2009 Champions League

They are also nicknamed "Ahly Killers" as they scored 2 magnificent goals in Egypt and drew with Al Ahly Cairo in Egypt 2–2 and 1–1 in Nigeria, so the Ahly Killers went to the Group stage in the African Champions League on the away goals rule. They made it to the semi-finals before being eliminated against fellow Nigerian team Heartland.

Kano Pillars Football Club, often simply referred to as Kano Pillars, is a prominent Nigerian professional football club based in Kano, Nigeria. Founded in 1990, the club has established itself as one of the most successful teams in the Nigerian Premier League, boasting a rich history and a passionate fan base.

The team's colors are green and yellow, symbolizing the vibrant culture of Kano and the spirit of its people. Kano Pillars plays its home matches at the Sani Abacha Stadium, a venue known for its electrifying atmosphere and loyal supporters who create a formidable home advantage.

Kano Pillars has won multiple league titles and domestic cups, making it a powerhouse in Nigerian football. The club is renowned for its commitment to developing local talent, often promoting young players from the region and providing them with a platform to shine on both national and international stages.

The team's nickname, "Sai Masu Gida," translates to "The Home Team," reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the Kano community. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, resilience, and skill, Kano Pillars continues to be a formidable force in Nigerian football, striving for excellence and aiming for success in every competition they enter. The club's legacy is not just defined by its trophies but also by its role in fostering a love for the beautiful game in the hearts of its fans.