Euromatch NPFL: Kano Pillars Fight Back To Hold Sporting Lagos

Kano Pillars fought back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw against Sporting Lagos in their NPFL clash at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday.

Sporting Lagos took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Valentine Ugwu found the net to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage at the break.

Kano Pillars responded almost immediately after the restart, with Abdullahi Musa equalising in the 48th minute after being set up by veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali.

Both sides pushed for a winner but neither could find the decisive goal.

Kano Pillars remain fifth in the table with 10 points from six matches, having won two and drawn four without defeat.

Sporting Lagos, who have played seven matches, moved to nine points and occupy eighth position.

Kano Pillars will now look to maintain their unbeaten start as the NPFL campaign continues.