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NPFL: Eric Chelle watches Kano Pillars’ comeback win over Rangers

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Kano Pillars pulled off a thrilling comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over defending champions Rangers at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday, with Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle watching from the stands.

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Rangers took the lead in the 33rd minute when Bashir Usman calmly converted from the penalty spot, silencing the home crowd.

However, veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali responded with a spot-kick of his own just before halftime, leveling the score.

The decisive moment came in the 60th minute when Jerry Alex netted the winner, sealing a crucial three points for the hosts.

Meanwhile, in Ikenne, league leaders Remo Stars maintained their dominance with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Plateau United.

Samson Olasupo emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the 76th minute to extend Remo Stars’ lead at the top of the table.

Full NPFL Results

🔹 Kano Pillars 2-1 Rangers

🔹 Bayelsa United 2-1 Bendel Insurance

🔹 Tornadoes 0-1 Enyimba

🔹 Remo Stars 1-0 Plateau Utd

🔹 Ikorodu City 2-0 Heartland

🔹 Abia Warriors 1-1 Nasarawa Utd

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Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Wolves in a Premier League fixture on Saturday.The Blues dropped points in front of their new owner, Todd Boehly, who sat in Roman Abramovich’s director’s box seat.The hosts raced into a two-goal lead in the second half after the opening 45 minutes ended goalless.Romelu Lukaku converted from the spot before bending in a fine finish.However, Wolves fought back through Trincao and Conor Coady to earn a point at Stamford Bridge.Chelse...

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Kano pillars extends suspension of technical adviser, Usman Abdallah

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February 24, 2025

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The management of Kano Pillars FC, led by Chairman Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar, has extended the suspension of Technical Adviser Usman Abdallah until after the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 28 fixture against Kwara United.The decision made during a management meeting on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, follows a request from the investigative committee led by Disciplinary Committee Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Danjuma Gwarzo, which is yet to conclude i...

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Musa to return for Kano Pillars clash against Niger Tornadoes

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December 21, 2024

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