By Isyaku Ibrahim
Spectators at Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata witnessed a goal harvest as small but mighty Kano Pillars defeated visiting Sunshine of Akure by five goals to one.
The goals started coming as early as three minutes of play when wonder boy Malam Ali Action who was just returning from an injury that sidelined him for the first half of the season made a good use of a pass which he did not waste time in jabbing it into the net.
Few minutes later was the time of Skipper of the side Rabiu Ali Pele to made it two nil in the first half.
Sunshine who had earlier defeated Pillars in the first phase by a lone goal at their base in Akure failed to make any impact at resumption of play in the second half as three additional goals two of them through Mustapha Yuga when to the back of their net.
The visiting side later netted a consolation goal via a penalty so as not to go home empty handed.
While speaking tactician Abdul Maikaba who was overwhelmed with the wide goal margin, thanked his boys for the effort which he described as the first of its kind since he assumed the coachship of the club
He personally congratulated the scorer of the first goal Malam Ali Action for the feat after a long lay off.
The Coach who said their aim is to win the league or at least earn a continental ticket for the Club next season, noted that with determination, commitment, and support from the Government and the general, the dream will be achievable.
While speaking the Assistant Coach of the visiting side Mr Ifeanyi lauded the match officials over their impartial judgement in the course of the game.
He vowed to do the utmost in ensuring the team retains it position in the top flight despite the fact they lost massively as football is unpredictable.
Pillars who now have thirty six points from twenty matches, will on Wednesday at Muhammad Dikko stadium in Katsina meet neighbouring Katsina United in what pundits described as Northwestern derby.
