Kano Pillars target first away win in rescheduled 3SC clash

After two draws on the road, former Nigerian champions Kano Pillars will be aiming for their first away victory in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season as they visit arch-rivals 3SC tomorrow at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

The highly anticipated midweek clash, which is a rescheduled Week 3 fixture, brings together two of Nigerian football’s most historic and traditional powerhouses.

While the hosts are desperate to maximize home advantage to climb from their precarious position on the table, Pillars are seeking their first decisive win away from home.

3SC will depend heavily on their passionate home fans to bounce back from their 0-0 home draw against visiting Nasarawa United on Sunday, but Pillars boast some of the league’s most experienced players capable of managing hostile away environments.

Consequently, Kano Pillars’ most influential players, Ahmed Musa and Rabiu “Pele” Ali, will be the star attractions at the potentially explosive encounter.

Veteran defender Abdullahi Musa, whose powerful header rescued a point for Pillars in their last home match against Sporting Lagos, will be tasked with containing 3SC’s attackers, who are eager to find a consistent rhythm in front of goal.

The last time the two clubs squared off on March 1, 2026, 3SC clinched maximum points in a hard-fought 2-1 victory at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.

Meanwhile, after six matches in the current season, unbeaten Kano Pillars occupy sixth position on the table with 11 points from two wins and five draws, while 3SC sit fourth from the bottom with a paltry seven points from two wins, one draw, and three defeats.