By our man in Kano
KANO, NIGERIA — If there were any doubts that the “Sultan of the North” still reigns supreme, they were extinguished under the floodlights of the Sani Abacha Stadium yesterday.
Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi—the veteran duo with European pedigree—turned back the clock to orchestrate a 2-0 demolition of reigning champions Enugu Rangers.
The atmosphere in Kano was electric, but it was the poise of Pillars’ superstar captain, Musa, that dictated the tempo.
From the opening whistle, the former Leicester City man operated on a different wavelength, ghosting past defenders with the same predatory instinct that once floored giants on the world stage.
The Breakthrough
While Rangers arrived with the swagger of champions, they left looking like pupils in a masterclass.
The breakthrough came via a moment of pure veteran intelligence.
The Catalyst: Shehu Abdullahi, anchored in midfield, provided the steel and vision that Rangers simply couldn’t bypass.
The Finish: Pillars’ relentless pressure forced the opening, and once the home side sniffed blood, there was no looking back.
Musa didn’t just play; he conducted. Every touch was a lesson in top-flight experience, proving that while form is temporary, the class of a centurion is permanent.
By the time the second goal hit the back of the net, the “Flying Antelopes” had their wings clipped and their spirits broken.
Rangers Left Reeling
The result sends a shockwave through the NPFL. Rangers, usually so disciplined, found no answers for the tactical maturity of a Pillars side bolstered by their returning icons.
For the Kano faithful, it wasn’t just a win; it was a statement.
With Musa and Abdullahi at the helm, Kano Pillars aren’t just participating this season—they are hunting for the crown.
