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NPFL: Kano Pillars extend Usman Abdallah’s suspension 

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NPFL: Kano Pillars extend Usman Abdallah’s suspension 
By Wale Mustapha
The management of Kano Pillars FC has extended the suspension of their Technical Adviser, Usman Abdallah until after Matchday 28 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL fixture against Kwara United.
At the meeting of the board presided over by the chairman, Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar on Sunday, the Disciplinary Committee asked for more time to conclude its findings on the case of unruly behavior of Abdallah.
The club has however asked Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba Yaro-Yaro to continue leading the team.
The decision means Abdallah will not be with the Pyramid club when they will be taking on Akwa United on Wednesday, Enugu Rangers at the weekend and their encounter against Kwara United.
The management of the club reiterated its commitment to professionalism and discipline as the club progressed in the NPFL.
Kano Pillars are seventh on the NPFL log with 36 points from 25 matches.
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