Kano Pillars secured a resounding 4-0 victory against Bendel Insurance in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Week 33 clash, played yesterday in Kano.
Bendel Insurance commenced the match without their Head Coach, Kennedy Boboye, who is serving a 17-match ban and a N2 million fine for misconduct during a previous fixture.
Pillars capitalized on the opponent's disruption to deliver their most impressive performance of the season, significantly boosting their prospects of avoiding relegation.
The home team established a commanding lead in the first half with goals from Mustapha Jibrin and Chiedozie Okorie in the 37th minute. The victory was sealed in the second half with further goals from Aminu Mohammed and veteran winger Benrad Ovoke, securing a crucial win for the Kano-based side.
This triumph not only avenged a previous 4-1 defeat to Bayelsa United but also placed Kano Pillars in 14th position with 43 points, easing their relegation worries.
In another significant result, title contenders Nasarawa United suffered an unexpected 0-1 loss to struggling Kun Khalifat at the Lafia City Stadium.
Other Week 33 matches saw Katsina United edge Niger Tornadoes 1-0 courtesy of Elijah Akanni's goal. New league leaders Enugu Rangers were held to a goalless draw by visiting Barau FC. Meanwhile, Remo Stars extended their unbeaten streak under Coach Usman Abdallah with a narrow 1-0 win over rivals 3SC in Ikenne.
In Abeokuta, relegation-threatened Kwara United returned to winning ways, defeating El-Kanemi Warriors 3-0 at the MKO Abiola Stadium.
At the Warri Township Stadium, Wolves inflicted a blow on Rivers United's title aspirations, securing a 2-0 victory with goals from leading scorer Evwierhurhoma Igbunu and Othuke Egbo.
Following their defeat, Rivers United, with a goal difference of +6, have dropped to second place. They are now behind Enugu Rangers, who also have 55 points but boast a superior goal difference of +16.
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