Kano Pillars have officially presented their new players for the 2024/2025 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League.
The unveiling ceremony was held at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Wednesday, with the club’s Chairman, Alhaji Ali Muhammad Na Yara Mai Samba, in attendance along with board members.
The club boosted their squad with the addition of 12 new players to address key positions for the challenging campaign.
The new signings include three goalkeepers in Chukwuemeka Oniya from Enugu Rangers, Abuchi Okeke from Sokoto United and Charles Tembe from Remo Stars.
The defence has been bolstered with the addition of Mustapha Jibrin, a right-back from Niger Tornadoes, Ugochwukwu Gabriel from Wikki Tourists, Nelson Abiam from Doma United, and Alhassan Rashid from Karela United, Ghana.
In attack, Zulkifilu Muhammed joins from Rangers, along with Sudais Ali Baba, a striker from FC Trollhättan in Sweden.
The midfield has been strengthened with the acquisition of Bright Emmanuel from Solution FC, while Akpesiri Naibe, a wide forward from Sporting Lagos, and Emmanuel Anaful, a striker from Karela FC, Ghana, complete the list of new signings.
In addition to these new players, the Pillars retained 20 players from the previous season.
The Sai Masu Gida will kick off their 2024/2025 NPFL campaign with a home match against newly promoted Ikorodu City of Lagos on Sunday.
Due to the ongoing renovations at their traditional home ground, the Sani Abacha Stadium, the team will temporarily host their home games at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium in Katsina.
