Nigerian football: Kano Pillars beat Ranchers Bees 1-0 to move up to second
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch and Daily Post
Kano Pillars beat Ranchers Bees 1-0 on Saturday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, thanks to a goal from Yahaya Ibrahim in the 75th minute, according to Punch. With this win, the club moves into second place in the NPFL, two points behind leaders Rangers, who have played two fewer matches.
The match remained goalless at half-time, despite several chances on both sides. In the 63rd minute, Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu, a Ranchers Bees player, was sent off with a red card. Twelve minutes later, Ibrahim took advantage of the numerical advantage to score the only goal of the match.
Before this matchday, Kano Pillars had 19 points from 12 matches and were in fifth place. With 22 points from 13 matches and five wins, they now move ahead of Rangers. Ranchers Bees, who beat Enyimba the previous week, remain 16th with 12 points, level with Kwara United.
