Match Report
NPFL: Kano Pillars 1–1 Sporting Lagos: Points Shared in Kano
NPFL — Matchday 7
October 3, 2026
12d agoKano Pillars and Sporting Lagos played out a 1–1 draw on Saturday as both sides shared the points in a closely contested NPFL Matchday 7 encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium. 
Sporting Lagos went into the break with the advantage after Valentine Ugwu opened the scoring in the 45+4th minute, giving the visitors a 1–0 lead heading into halftime. 
Kano Pillars responded quickly after the restart. Ahmed Musa restored parity in the 49th minute, bringing the home side level at 1–1. 
With the scores level, both teams pushed for a winner, but neither could find the decisive goal before the final whistle. Sporting Lagos held on for a valuable point on the road, while Kano Pillars extended their unbeaten run in the league. 
The draw continues Kano Pillars’ run of consecutive league draws following their goalless stalemate with Enyimba on Matchday 6. Sporting Lagos, meanwhile, recorded another draw after their 1–1 result against Barau FC. 
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Kano Pillars 1–1 Sporting Lagos
⚽ Valentine Ugwu — 45+4’
⚽ Ahmed Musa — 49’
📍 Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
🏆 NPFL — Matchday 7
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