Pillars beat Shooting Stars 4-1

Kano Pillars FC on Sunday defeated visiting Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan 4-1 in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League in Kano.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the match was in the week 23 of the 2014/2015 NPFL, played at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.

Pillars striker, Adamu Muhammad, scored the opening goal in the 30th minute to take his season’s tally to six goals and Moses Ekpai doubled the lead in the 43rd minute.

The defending champions continued domination, which paid off again in the 72nd minute, when Tony Edsomariegwe extended the lead with a solo effort.

Rabiu Ali of Pillars wrapped up with the fourth goal in the 89th minute via a 35 meter shot to the cheering of the home fans.

Ajani Ibrahim scored a consolation goal for the visitors in the 90th minute.

Gbenga Ogunbote, coach of the Ibadan-based side, said he was satisfied with the performance of the boys. “We lost to a good side and my team will continue to work hard to win our next match’’.

Ogunbote, then commended the referee, Abass Mohammed from Niger State for good officiating.

Meanwhile, Pillars handler, Babaganaru Muhammad, said he was impressed with the performance of his team so far in the league.

“I am very happy with the result so far. We will continue to work hard to win our next game against Enyimba. I am optimistic that the commitment from my team will see us through this season’’.

NAN reports that Pillars will next visit League leaders, Enyimba of Aba in a week 24 match during the midweek.

Kano Pillars now have 37 points from 23 matches played so far in the league.