Abba Adam Shines as Kano Pillars Secure 2-0 Victory Over Enyimba

Kano Pillars secured an emphatic 2-0 win over Enyimba in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 14 encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Thursday.

The home side put on a dominant display, and striker Abba Adam was the hero of the day, netting both goals to seal a well-deserved victory for Usman Abdallah’s men.

After a bright start to the game, Pillars opened the scoring in the 26th minute when Adam calmly slotted home. The in-form striker doubled his tally 18 minutes from time, putting the result beyond doubt and sending the home fans into a frenzy.

Enyimba, despite coming into the match with an impressive unbeaten run of 10 games, failed to make an impact and suffered their first defeat in nearly three months. The People's Elephant also extended their goal drought in Kano to five consecutive visits—a streak that continues to haunt their travels to the historic city.

With this result, Kano Pillars climbed to seventh place on the league table, leapfrogging Enyimba, who now sit in eighth.

Opinion: Kano Pillars Finding Form at the Right Time?

This performance from Kano Pillars not only highlights their resilience but also their potential to climb higher in the NPFL standings. Abba Adam’s clinical finishing is a welcome boost for the team, which has struggled for consistency earlier this season.

For Enyimba, however, this loss raises questions about their ability to adapt to challenging environments. While their unbeaten run was commendable, their inability to find the back of the net in Kano remains a glaring issue.

Is this just a blip for the reigning champions, or a sign of deeper struggles away from home? Their lack of goals on the road could prove costly as the season progresses.

For Kano Pillars, the victory is a statement of intent. With Adam firing on all cylinders and the team rediscovering its rhythm, the Sai Masu Gida faithful will be dreaming of a strong finish this season.

What do you think? Can Kano Pillars build on this momentum? And will Enyimba bounce back? Share your thoughts!