In football, every club goes through a rebuilding or transitional period to remain competitive while upholding their name, culture, and heritage. This often requires sacrifices.
Kano Pillars football club experienced success from 2007 to 2019, winning four league titles, a federation cup, and impressing in their debut continental appearance. However, sustained success inevitably leads to challenges that take 3 to 5 years to overcome before regaining peak competitiveness.
Entering the current season (2023/2024), it was clear that Kano Pillars were rebuilding, with new management, technical staff, and players needing time to gel. Realistically, the team wasn’t expected to compete for a continental ticket, let alone the title.
Their performance this season has been mixed: 30 matches played with 12 wins, 5 draws, and 13 losses, placing them 10th in the league, 13 points behind the leaders and 7 points clear of relegation. They’ve scored 35 goals (the 3rd best) and conceded 38.
With 8 matches remaining (4 home, 4 away), Pillars must focus on winning home games to secure safety.
Stakeholders must collaborate rather than blame each other. Everyone needs clarity on their roles to enhance the team’s progress.
This performance truly reflects the team’s current state.
