It is 17 years since a Nigerian club last won the CAF Champions League while no side has made it to the final of a continental tournament since Amaju Pinnick took over the NFF in 2014
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Former champions, Kano Pillars have assumed leadership of the 2021 NPFL table even as they were forced to 1-1 draw by Katsina United in the week 22 match played yesterday at the Muhammadu Dikko stadium in Katsina.
Five minutes after Suraj Ayeleso saved Ahmed Rasheed’s penalty kick, Pillars inspirational captain, Rabiu Ali popped up at the other end to give the ‘Masu gida’ boys the lead from a direct free kick in the 26th minute.
However, Pillars’ lead was short-lived as Ahmed Rasheed made amends for his earlier miss from the spot by heading home Usman Bara’u’s cross to level scores in the 34th minute.