Kano Pillars break Sunshine Stars three years jinx in Akure

Kano Pillars broke a three-year jinx in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) when they defeated Sunshine Stars 1-0 at the Akure Township Stadium on Sunday in the Match-Day 14.

Adamu Mohammed’s 82 minutes goal was all Sai Masu Gida needed to secure maximum three points in the match and the only away win this weekend.

It was a game that saw both sides make several scoring opportunities but the visitors made use of one out of many.

The win was a boost for the four-time champions to reclaim NPFL title they surrendered to Enyimba last season.

The home side made the first attempt in the 4^th minute but Pillars goalkeeper Yusuf Muhammad rushed out to clear the danger before Quadri Samad pounces in.

Yusuf made another fine save to deny Sunday Abe's effort from a well taken free kick.

Sunshine Stars goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa was called to action in the 48^th minute as his fingertip save denied Omo Johnson the chance to put Pillars ahead.

The visitors had another chance to take the lead in the 59^th minute but Prince Aggreh surprisingly missed a one-on-one chance with Ezenwa.

Sunshine Stars Dele Olorundare went close to giving the home side the equalizer but his efforts only hit the side netting and despite a late pressure Kano Pillars held on for a vital win in front of 5,498 spectators in Akure.