Nigeria Premier Football League side, Kano Pillars, has suspended its technical adviser and head coach over a series of poor results in the league.
According to a club statement on Sunday, 19th October, technical adviser Ogenyi Evans and chief coach Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro are now suspended with immediate effect.
The announcement comes after Kano Pillars’ loss to Barau 2-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday.
Masu Gida have two wins, two losses, and four losses in eight matches in the league this season.
Following the suspension of th technical director and the head coch, the club has announced that former player and captain of the club, Gambo Muhammad alongside goalkeeping Coach, Suleiman Shuaibu will take charge of the club from the touchline.
Kano Pillars are currently 18th on the log with eight points from eight points.
CLUB STATEMENT
The Management of Kano Pillars FC wishes to inform our esteemed supporters and the general public that the Club’s Technical Adviser, Ogenyi Evans, and Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro, have been suspended with immediate effect following the team’s unsatisfactory performance in the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
So far, the Sai Masu Gida have played eight matches, recording two wins, two draws, and four losses.
In the interim, former club captain and Assistant Coach, Gambo Muhammad alongside goalkeeping Coach, Suleiman Shuaibu will take charge of the team’s technical duties, while Coach Garzali Muhammad (Kusa) from the Junior Pillars will provide support in an ad-hoc capacity pending further directives.
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