Kano Pillars earn three vital away points

Despite losing two vital players, Gabriel Reuben and Papa Idris who joined Kilmarnock in Scottish league, Kano Pillars might have taken a stride towards a succesful defence of their title as Baba Kanaru's side are still glued to the first position after winning their fourth game in five played so far. Kano Pillars who are the reigning champions defeated ABS 3 - 2 in Ilorin on Saturday at the Kwara state international stadium thanks to goals scored by Gambo Mohammed, Nafiu Ibrahim in the 8th and 45th minutes respectively and Bello Musa Kofarmata two minutes to stoppage time.
Ichull Lordson reduced tally for the home side as he scored twice(71st and 90th) to ease Ilorin fans' fears of a humiliating result.
 Elsewhere, Enugu Rangers outclassed Kwara United 3 - 1 to streghten their grip on second place in the premier league and ensure Kano Pillars did not stretch lead at the top.

Other Results:
Shooting Stars 3 - 0 Wikki Tourist FC
Sharks FC 0 - 0 Dolphins
Nasarawa 3 - 1 Kaduna Utd
Akwa Utd 3 - 0 Bayelsa Utd FC
Heartland 4 - 0 Gombe Utd
Enyimba 0 - 0 Warri Wolves
Nembe City 2 - 1 El Kanemi
Sunshine Stars - Lobi Stars (game in progress as at press time)

       

Team	MP	W	D	L	F	A	D	P	Last 5 matches	H2H
1		Kano Pillars	5	4	0	1	7	3	+4	12	WWLWW
2		Enugu Rangers	5	3	2	0	7	3	+4	11	WDDWW
3		Shooting Stars	5	3	0	2	8	6	+2	9	WLWLW
4		Akwa United	5	3	0	2	6	4	+2	9	WLWLW
5		Sunshine Stars	4	2	2	0	6	4	+2	8	DWDW
6		Nasarawa United	5	2	2	1	5	3	+2	8	WDWLD
7		Enyimba	5	2	2	1	4	2	+2	8	DDWWL
8		Kwara United	5	2	2	1	4	4	+0	8	LWWDD
9		Heartland	5	2	1	2	10	5	+5	7	WLWDL
10		Nembe City	5	2	1	2	7	7	+0	7	WDLLW
11		Bayelsa United	5	2	1	2	5	6	-1	7	LDWLW
12		Lobi Stars	4	2	0	2	4	5	-1	6	WLWL
13		Gombe United	5	2	0	3	5	9	-4	6	LWLWL
14		Dolphins	5	1	2	2	2	3	-1	5	DDLWL
15		Warri Wolves	5	0	4	1	2	3	-1	4	DDDDL
16		Wikki Tourist	5	1	1	3	4	6	-2	4	LWLDL
17		ABS	5	1	1	3	3	5	-2	4	LLWLD
18		Kaduna United	5	1	1	3	5	9	-4	4	LDLWL
19		Sharks	5	1	1	3	2	6	-4	4	DLLLW
20		El Kanemi Warriors	5	0	3	2	3	6	-3	3	LDLDD