As another Northwest derby beckons, Katsina United FC is set to square off against Kano Pillars in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Match Day 36 fixtures at the Umaru Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
Historically, the derby between these two neighbors has been a bittersweet experience and often a tough one.
For the Changi Boys, having missed out on a top 10 finish in the 2024/2025 NPFL season, it is time for them to reconsider their winning strategy and ensure that they are not pushed further down the NPFL table.
On the contrary, the visitors, Kano Pillars FC, have not given up on their pursuit of a continental ticket, as they currently sit seventh on the NPFL log, tied on points with sixth-placed Bendel Insurance.
With four slots available for grabs, Sai Masu Gida, led by their experienced coach Usman Abdallah, may pull off some surprises, especially against teams like Katsina United that have nothing left to lose.
For Katsina United, it is a battle for honor and bragging rights against their big brothers, Kano Pillars.
Head to head:
Kano Pillars FC holds the bragging rights with three wins against Katsina United, having won two of the last five encounters.
8 Dec 24: Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Katsina Utd
28 Feb 24: Katsina Utd 3 - 2 Kano Pillars
7 Oct 23: Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Katsina Utd
26 May 22: Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Katsina Utd
30 Dec 21: Katsina Utd 1 - 0 Kano Pillars
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