Veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali was the hero as Kano Pillars secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Bendel Insurance in their Nigeria Premier Football League clash at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday.
Softfootball understands that Ali converted a stoppage-time penalty to hand Sai Masu Gida all three points, sealing the club’s second away victory of the NPFL season.
The experienced midfielder’s late strike also took his tally to six league goals this campaign, underlining his continued importance to Kano Pillars despite his veteran status.
In Lafia, Lobi Stars came from behind to record an impressive 3-1 victory over Abia Warriors.
Abia Warriors broke the deadlock through Sunday Megwo four minutes before the hour mark, but the hosts responded brilliantly to overturn the deficit.
Segun Oloruntoba inspired the comeback with a brace before Christian Nnaji added the third goal to complete an emphatic turnaround for Lobi Stars.
The remaining eight fixtures of Matchday 11 in the Nigeria Premier Football League are scheduled to be played across various centres on Sunday.
