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2024/2025 NPFL Match Day 20: Okeke shines, as Kano Pillars edge El-Kanemi Warriors in thrilling encounter

Posted : 13 February 2025

Kano Pillars' goalkeeper, Abuchi Destiny Okeke, has been named Man of the Match in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) rescheduled Matchday 20 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.  


Sai Masu Gida left it late to secure a 2-1 victory, thanks to a dramatic 90th-minute winner from Rashid Alasan.  


The four-time NPFL champions endured a challenging afternoon, with the visitors putting on an impressive attacking display.  


However, Abuchi Okeke’s outstanding reflexes and excellent positioning ensured that Kano Pillars went into halftime with a clean sheet.  


The summer signing produced a series of brilliant saves, denying the Federation Cup holders an early second-half lead. His heroics between the posts kept the game level until club legend Rabiu Ali converted a penalty to break the deadlock.  


Moments later, El-Kanemi Warriors responded with a penalty of their own after a foul inside the box—marking the first penalty conceded by Kano Pillars in the ongoing NPFL season.  


After the match, Abuchi Destiny Okeke expressed his gratitude to the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano State Chapter for recognizing his performance.  


He also vowed to continue working hard to help the team climb up the league table.  


The Man of the Match Award, organized by the SWAN Kano Chapter, honors the best individual performance during Kano Pillars' home games.  


This initiative has been in place for the past 10 seasons, rewarding standout performances from both Sai Masu Gida and visiting players.  


Looking ahead, Kano Pillars will return to action on Saturday, 15th February 2025, when they host Abia Warriors for their Matchday 24 clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata.  

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