AITEO CUP FINAL: Kano Pillars fly to Benin for camping on Saturday

By Taofeek Babalola

Players and officials of Kano Pillars are expected to arrive in Benin City on Saturday for camping in preparation for the 2018 Aiteo Cup final against Rangers International FC of Enugu slated for Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State on Wednesday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

The club’s Team Manager, Kabiru Baleria told Sportinglens.blogspot.com that 22 players and 9 officials made the trip.

Baleria said the team, which flew by Arik Airline, left Kano to Lagos yesterday evening before connecting another Arik Airline this morning to Benin City in Edo State.

The former Golden Eaglets assistant coach said the team will leave Benin City to Asaba on Monday.

Baleria commended Kano State Government and the club’s management for the support to players and officials of the team. 

“We are very grateful to the State Government and the club’s management for this gesture. This will definitely make things easy for the players and nobody will complain of fatigue. We will also have enough time to prepare for the final match.  

On Thursday, the State Government through the club’s management paid all our bonuses and we are in good mood for the game. We are praying to God Almighty to give us the day on Wednesday and win the trophy. It is very important to us because this will be the first time to get our hands in the trophy. We will give everything to it,” Baleria said to Sportinglens.blogspot.com.