Ibrahim Yahaya and Fabian Nworie scored as Pillars made it three games without defeat, with the coach pleased by the clean sheet and the crowd’s expectations.
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Kano Pillars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has reflected on his side’s 2-0 win over Nasarawa United in week 11 of the NPFL in Kano on Sunday. The win lifted Pillars to fourth place on 18 points.
Pillars made it three games without defeat. Ibrahim Yahaya opened the scoring in the 15th minute, and Fabian Nworie added the second in the 65th.
Nasarawa had been third on the table before the game, so the win meant plenty. Ogunmodede called them a technically and tactically sound team.
Ogunmodede said he was happy with “not just the three points but with a clean sheet.” Readers who follow the NPFL can also claim YOHAIG deal for NPFL followers before the next round.
How Pillars Won It
Ogunmodede explained how his team overcame a compact opponent. In the first 20 minutes, the wing-backs inverted, which confused Nasarawa’s full backs and opened space in central areas.
Pillars created a couple of chances in that spell but did not take them. The coach said they should have scored at least one of them.
In the second half, the plan was to attack the wide areas. Ogunmodede felt his side deserved three goals or more, but they were a little wasteful.
Finishing remains the one area to fix. Pillars pressed in the second half but could not turn their dominance into more goals. Readers can also check this Bet9ja promotion code guide for NPFL before the next round.
Pressure at Home
Ogunmodede said playing in Kano comes with huge pressure. Fans want a win in every game, and they still want more when Pillars lead 2-0.
But he sees that hunger as a positive. He told reporters it is the kind of attitude he wants from spectators and players, and that the team is adapting gradually.
The win also calms the nerves around the club. It boosts Pillars’ position on the table and cools the pressure on the players, he said.
Can Pillars keep the run going? Their next game is away at Kun Khalifat on Sunday, November 8. Fans who like to forecast scores can try Bet9ja’s Super9ja contest alongside the fixtures.
Nasarawa United host Plateau United on the same day. They will want to bounce back quickly.
Ogunmodede has his side moving in the right direction. Finishing is the next job.
📌 Did You Know?
- Kano Pillars are nicknamed Sai Masu Gida.
- Nasarawa United are nicknamed the Solid Miners.
- In August 2015, Nasarawa United ended Kano Pillars’ 12-year unbeaten home run with a 2-1 win at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
- In October 2025, the NPFL docked Pillars three points, fined them ₦9.5 million and banned them from the Sani Abacha Stadium after violence at their Matchday 8 game against Shooting Stars.
- Last season, Pillars beat Enyimba 2-0 on Matchday 31 to move further clear of the relegation zone.
