Friday 8 December 2017

Ahlan Cup: Kano Pillars thrash Katsina United

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars confirmed their supremacy over Katsina United on Friday after humiliating their opponent 4-1 to reach the final of the maiden edition of the Ahlan pre-season tournament in Kano, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.


Two goals from Junior Lokosa and one goal each from Rabia Ali and Fahad Usman was all Sai Masu Gida needed to prove their dominance over their neighbours.  Muhammad Husseini got a consolation goal for Katsina United.

The result means the coach Ibrahim Musa tutored side maintains their unbeaten record in the tournament. The Pyramid City side played six matches so far, winning five and drew one.

Kano Pillars will meet the winner of the second semi final clash between Akwa United and El Kanemi in the final clash on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. The second semi final is billed to hold on Saturday by 4pm.  

The club’s media officer, Idris Malikawa said his team has all it takes to win the tournament.


“It is a testing ground for our team ahead of the 2018 Nigeria Professional Football League. We have played 12 matches unbeaten now since our pre-season tournament in Ilorin. We are aiming to win this trophy too,” Malikawa said to SportingLife. 

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