Sunday, 5 February 2017

Kano Pillars 1 vs 0 ABS: Ibrahim Alassan celebrates Man-of-the-Match award

 By Taofeek Babalola
Kano Pillars new kid sensation, Ibrahim Alassan was unanimously selected as the Man-of-the-Match after Sunday’s matchday six of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) between Kano Pillars and Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Adamu Muhammad’s late goal ensured that Sai Masu Gida secured maximum three points against the Ilorin-based outfit in a match played at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.

The former Gombe United striker, who came on from the bench at 60th minute as a substitute for captain Gambo Muhammad,  scored  92nd minute goal with a volley after he received a pullout from Hamza Abba Tiya inside the 18 yard box.

After the match, over twenty journalists that covered the match picked Ibrahim Alassan 'Igilo' as the outstanding player in the game.

Alassan expressed delight for his Man-of-the-Match award as he described his performance as a God’s making and collective efforts of his teammates.


The 17-year-old young star, who joined Kano Pillars from Shekarau Babes FC at the beginning of the season, pledged to do more for the success of the club while urging fans to continue praying  for the team.

Alassan was awarded with brand new Kano Pillars jersey courtesy of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Kano State chapter.

Presenting the jersey to him, the chief coach of the Super Eagles, Salisu Yusif congratulated him and commended SWAN Kano for coming up with this new idea which he said would be a motivation factor to the players. He urged other branches of the association to emulate Kano SWAN.

In his post match remarks Kano Pillars technical adviser, Kdiri Ikhana (MON) thanked God for the victory and expressed hope that his boys will gradually revive the glory of the team.

The head coach of ABS said his boys lost the game at injury time due to inexperience.

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