NPFL 25: Injury Crisis Rocks Kano Pilllars Ahead Shooting Stars Clash

NPFL 25: Injury Crisis Rocks Kano Pilllars Ahead Shooting Stars Clash

Precious Oham

Kano Pilllars will be without the services of eight key players as they prepare to face Shooting Stars Sporting Club (3SC) in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 17 clash, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The encounter is scheduled for Saturday evening, December 14, 2024, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

Technical Adviser Usman Shariff Abdallah has expressed concern over the absentees but remains hopeful for a strong performance.

In their previous match against Katsina United, the Sai Masu Gida missed seven first-team players, including Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Zulkifilu Muhammed, and Sudais Ali Baba, all sidelined by injuries.

Meanwhile, club legend Rabiu Ali, Nelson Abiam and Aminu Adam Sani were on national duty with the Super Eagles home-based squad preparing for the CHAN24 playoff against Ghana.

Adding to their woes, dependable center-back Habibu Yakubu will also miss Saturday's game due to the accumulation of five yellow cards, further depleting the squad.

This situation has left Abdallah relying on younger players, with 75% of the traveling squad comprising players promoted from the club's youth system.

The four-times Nigerian champions are currently sits 8th on the NPFL table with 22 points from 15 matches and a game in hand.

They will aim to build on their narrow 1-0 victory over Katsina United last weekend, hoping to climb further up the standings. The match is set to kick off at 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Lekan Salami Stadium.