Kano Pillars Avoid Relegation Despite Defeat

Four-time NPFL champions Kano Pillars secured their top-flight status despite a 1-0 defeat to Plateau United on Sunday. The Sai Masu Gida finished the season in 15th position with 48 points from 38 matches, narrowly avoiding relegation from the Nigeria Professional Football League. Team forward Ahmed Musa praised his teammates' resilience, noting 'despite our slow and unfamiliar start to the campaign, our darling club showed resilience, character and determination to retain its NPFL status for another season.' Musa also thanked football stakeholders in Kano and across Nigeria for their unwavering support throughout the challenging season. The achievement marks another year of top-flight football for the northern Nigerian club and its passionate supporters.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/25/npfl-musa-praises-kano-pillars-resilience-after-relegation-survival/