Abdullahi Musa levelled in the 48th minute after Valentine Ugwu’s first-half stoppage time opener, leaving both sides with a point.
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Kano Pillars and Sporting Lagos drew 1-1 in an NPFL Matchday 7 game at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Saturday, October 3. Valentine Ugwu put Sporting Lagos ahead in the second minute of first-half stoppage time, and Abdullahi Musa levelled for the hosts in the 48th.
Rabiu Ali, the veteran midfielder, created the equaliser for Musa. Neither side found a second goal in a closely contested second half.
A Disciplined First Half
Pillars started the game trying to make home advantage count, but Sporting Lagos stayed organised and disciplined as both teams looked for an opening. The breakthrough came just before half-time. New bettors following the NPFL can read Bet9ja’s promo code for newcomers.
Pillars responded quickly after the restart. Musa finished the move Ali set up to make it 1-1 within three minutes.
Two Sides, Same Pattern
The Mai Su Gida followed their 0-0 draw with Enyimba on September 27 with another stalemate. They have now drawn two games in a row.
Sporting Lagos have now drawn three games in a row: 1-1 with Barau FC on September 26, 0-0 with Ikorodu City on Wednesday, September 30, and this one. They haven’t lost in that run. Fans following the NPFL’s draw streaks can check YOHAIG’s Bet9ja intro bonus.
What Comes Next
Kano Pillars host Shooting Stars on Wednesday, October 7, at 4pm in a midweek game.
Pillars conceded first in this game and still earned a point, which will give them some confidence going into the midweek fixture.
Fans who like to call draws and wins can use Bet9ja’s Super9ja NPFL picks across the rest of Matchday 7. Can either side turn a draw streak into a winning one?
📌 Did You Know?
- The Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano holds about 16,000 people.
- Kano Pillars have won four NPFL titles.
- Sporting Lagos beat Enyimba 3-2 in Aba earlier this season.
- Last season, Kano Pillars were deducted three points and three goals for match violence.
- Pillars beat Bendel Insurance 4-0 on April 5, 2026.
