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2025/2026 NPFL Matchday 23 Review: Musa’s Goal Restores Kano Pillars’ Belief

Posted : 29 January 2026

Kano Pillars’ fight for Nigeria Premier Football League survival received a timely boost on Wednesday night as experience triumphed over urgency at the Sani Abacha Stadium. In a tense North-West derby, Ahmed Musa once again proved decisive, scoring the goal that secured a hard-earned 1–0 victory over Katsina United.

With both sides entrenched in the lower reaches of the table, the contest unfolded with the caution of teams aware of what was at stake. Chances were scarce in a first half defined more by physical battles and broken play than attacking fluency, as neither side could find a way through.

The breakthrough arrived midway through the second half from a familiar source. Musa, Kano Pillars’ most decorated player, showed his class in the 72nd minute, finding the net to tilt the balance in favor of the hosts and ignite celebrations inside the stadium.

The strike, Musa’s fourth of the campaign, underlined his growing influence since returning to domestic football. Only veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali has scored more for the Sai Masu Gida this season, a telling statistic in a side still searching for consistency.

Beyond the goal itself, the result carried deeper significance. After successive defeats to Abia Warriors and Wikki Tourists, Pillars needed a response—and they delivered just enough to steady the ship. The three points move the Kano outfit provisionally from 20th to 18th in the NPFL standings, keeping them within touching distance of safety.

For Katsina United, the narrow defeat was another frustrating outing, as the Changi Boys were left to rue missed opportunities and their inability to convert pressure into goals.

Attention now shifts to a tougher test for Kano Pillars, who travel to Enugu this weekend to face Rangers International. With Musa leading the charge, the Sai Masu Gida will hope this victory marks a turning point in a season that has flirted dangerously with relegation.

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