NPFL: Babaganaru lauds Kano Pillars’ determination in win over Rivers United
Sport NPFL: Babaganaru lauds Kano Pillars’ determination in win over Rivers United Published on April 21, 2026 By Taiwo Adesanya googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Kano Pillars technical adviser, Mohammed Babaganaru, has hailed his players’ determination in the win over Rivers United. Babaganaru’s side defeated Rivers United 2-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. The veteran tactician admitted that the encounter was tough. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “We have to be happy for the victory, but to be sincere, the game was tough,” Babaganaru told the club’s media. “Rivers United are a very ambitious team and they did everything to force a point in the game, but we must commend my players for their determination to get the victory. “The players should continue to believe in themselves and do so with a positive character.” Kano Pillars moved up to 12th position in the league with 45 points following the win. Don't Miss Turkish Cup: Osimhen back for Galatasaray’s tie against Gençlerbirliği You may like NPFL: Nasarawa United’s Mangut anticipates tough duel against Shooting Stars NPFL: Ilechukwu warns Rangers against complacency in title push NPFL: Mohammed credits togetherness for Kwara United’s revival NNL: Akwa United proud despite NPFL promotion miss NPFL: Alakija credits hard work for Nasarawa United’s win over Warri Wolves NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC won’t give up on survival battle – Uzoho