This is the fourth ever NPFL meeting between both teams and it is going to be a high-stakes match as both clubs are in the race for different aspirations in the run-in of the season.
Ikorodu City since making their debut in the top division last season have been consistent on the standings at this time of the season – staying in the top-six position.
For Kano Pillars, it has been a season of battling for survival following a poor start despite being one of the division’s heavyweights.
This match surely would have big implications in the title race, chase for continental places and survival battles when the season eventually draws to a close.
Kano Pillars have been inconsistent on the road considering they have taken only six points in 16 away matches all season and will have to contend against a City side that have made their Mobolaji Johnson Arena a fortress.
Mohammed Baba Ganaru’s Kano Pillars would also face a City that loves to press high and dominate possession and use pace in attack when they play at home and one man who is like to cause them problems is one of the frontrunners in the top scorers race, Joseph Arumala who has scored 11 goals so far this season.
Kano Pillars have an experienced squad that includes former Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa and NPFL legend, Rabiu Ali who is the top-scoring player for the Kano club this season with seven goals.
This game definitely has pitched a high pressing Ikorodu City team against a more cautious Kano Pillars side that will bank on counter-attacks.
Both clubs have not disappointed in scoring goals in their previous three meetings and it is expected that Ikorodu City’s strong home form and Kano Pillars’ poor run on the road will define the outcome of this fixture.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Sept 8, 2024: Kano Pillars 3-0 Ikorodu City
Jan 29, 2025: Ikorodu City 4-1 Kano Pillars
Nov 24: 2025: Kano Pillars 2-1 Ikorodu City
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