NPFL: Kano Pillars Edge Katsina United In Northwest Derby

Kano Pillars secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Katsina United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Northwest derby on Sunday.

Ibrahim Yahaya scored the decisive goal in the sixth minute to give Kano Pillars an early lead, which they defended until the final whistle.

The early strike proved enough for the hosts to claim all three points in the keenly contested encounter.

Katsina United struggled to find an equaliser as Kano Pillars held on to their advantage to secure victory over their regional rivals.

The result gives Kano Pillars a boost in their NPFL campaign, while Katsina United will be disappointed to leave the derby without a point.