As Kano Pillars prepares for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, the team embarks on a crucial preseason tournament in Jos, Plateau State.
Kano Pillars Football Club, famously known as Sai Masu Gida, has departed Kano with a strong squad of 40 players to participate in the 3rd edition of the Gusau/Ahlan Preseason Tournament. The tournament, held in Jos, is a key preparatory event that attracts top football teams from across Nigeria.
Kano Pillars FC has been drawn into Group C, where they will face Discovery Talent Academy from Kebbi State, Mighty Jets FC of Jos, and NPFL rivals, Lobi Stars of Makurdi. According to the schedule, Pillars will begin their campaign on Thursday, August 22nd, with a match against Discovery Talent Academy. They will then face Mighty Jets FC on Friday, August 23rd, and conclude the group stage with a match against Lobi Stars on Sunday, August 25th.
Under the leadership of newly appointed Technical Adviser, Coach Usman Abdallah, Kano Pillars aims to use this tournament to fine-tune their strategies and assess the players’ readiness ahead of the 2024/25 NPFL season, which begins on August 31st, 2024.
The club’s management, technical team, and players are determined to make a strong impact at the tournament, viewing it as a valuable opportunity to foster team chemistry and build momentum. The club has called on its loyal fans, known as the Pillarites, to continue their unwavering support as the team embarks on this important journey.
