Kano Pillars Begin 2026/27 NPFL Pre-Season with Renewed Title Ambition

Kano Pillars FC have officially kicked off preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, holding their first training session on Monday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

The opening workout was supervised by the club’s technical crew, led by head coach Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro, alongside assistant coach Gambo Muhammad and goalkeepers’ trainer Suleiman Shuaibu, as players returned to camp focused on the challenges of the new campaign.

Before training commenced, the club’s Chairman, Alhaji Ahmad Musbahu Garo, represented by Management Board Member Alhaji Abba Galadima, welcomed the squad and urged the players to embrace the season with discipline, commitment and a winning mentality.

Describing the 2026/27 campaign as “a season of serious business,” he challenged both the players and technical crew to give their best in the quest for domestic success and a return to continental football.

Speaking on behalf of the squad, captain Rabiu Ali thanked the club’s management for its continued support and assured supporters that the players are fully committed to meeting the expectations of the Pride of Kano.

Head coach Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro also expressed appreciation to the management for its confidence in the technical crew, pledging to build a competitive team capable of challenging for major honours. He said the coaching staff understands the responsibility of leading Sai Masu Gida and is determined to deliver a successful season.

Management Board Members Sharu Inuwa Rabiu, Bashir Idris and Engr. Usman Mustapha K/Na’isa were also present at the training ground, offering words of encouragement as preparations gathered momentum.

With pre-season now underway, Kano Pillars have set their sights on mounting a strong challenge for the NPFL title while securing one of the coveted continental qualification places in the 2026/27 season.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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