Kano Pillars Humble Enyimba, Climb To Top Position

Kano Pillars came from behind to edge Enyimba International of Aba in one of the NPFL match day 24 clashes at the Sani Abacha’s Stadium.
Kano Pillars came into the match unbeaten in their last 11 matches, while Enyimba was in good mood following mid week win over Lobi Stars in Aba.
The People’s Elephants drew the first blood inside opening 8 minutes, when striker Victor Mbaoma gave them the lead.
The goal brought Pillars into life and they piled pressure on Enyimba’s defence, but the eight time Nigerian champions were able to go into the break with their lead.
However a poor second half saw the Fatai Osho’s tutored side relinquish their lead and fell behind.
Enyimba conceded the equaliser six minutes into the second half when inspiration ageless midfielder, Rabiu Alli, converted a penalty.
The Sai Masu Gida completed the come back on the 75th minutewhen Ifeanyi Eze scored the winner to hand them all the three points.
Ifeanyi Eze, who just off the bench, scored from close range from Nyima Nwagua’s assist.
With the win, Kano Pillars have now opened a four points lead at the top of the table, while Enyimba remains 7th, although with three games in hand.
Kano Pillars have now garnered 48 points from 24 round of matches, while Enyimba remains on 38 points.