Kano Pillars Are 2021 Presidential Cup Champions With 7 Points

Kano Pillars Are 2021 Presidential Cup Champions With 7 Points By Niyi Busari Former Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Kano Pillars on Sunday crowned champions of the 2021 Presidential Cup after a 1-1 draw with Akwa United, BSNSports.com.ng can report. The Sai Masu Gida finished the invitational tournament with seven points in three matches. The 2018 Aiteo Cup winners defeated Lobi and Sunshine Stars before a 1-1 draw on Sunday night at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja. Ezekiel Bassey had restored Akwa United fans' hopes when he scored in the 22 minutes to put his team ahead before Mustapha Jibrin restored parity in the 82nd minute. BSN Sports gathered that there was no monetary compensation attached to the trophy lifted by Kano Pillars who will play their 2021/22 NPFL home games at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna following the League Management Company (LMC) banishing the team away from the Sani Abacha stadium. Meanwhile, the 2021/22 NPFL season begins next Saturday December 17, 2021.