The first goal of the game, played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, was an own goal
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The match, played at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, attracted the usual large turnout
Yaovi Douhadji, Guy Kuemian, Godbless Asamoah and Wilson Andoh will definitely miss out on the Match Day 14 encounter against the Flying Antelopes
According to available information, the factional members plan to storm the headquarters of the NFF, popularly known as the Glass House, after the meeting and take over leadership
Pillars now have 21 points from 12 matches
The Belgian made the assertion during his team’s last session ahead of the match day 13 date with the two time African champions
Maduabuchi Okereke scored the winner just before the hour mark as the Anambra Warriors rise to top spot on 22 points, one more than Enugu Rangers in second place
According to a scanty information provided by the Nigeria Football Federation late on Monday, Idris died of undisclosed illness
The match was abandoned after 66 minutes of play over what the visiting side felt was an unjustified penalty kick call
It is a match both sides need, particularly the Shooting Stars, to re-establish the old order and ensure they quickly begin to stamp their authority on the competition
The robbery attack on Kano Pillars at Abaji on the Abuja-Lokoja Highway, which left six players injured, forced the postponement of the defending champions’ game with hosts, Heartland FC in Owerri
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that fixtures for the 2014/2015 NPFL competition, also known as Glo Premier League, were drawn at a ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday evening
The League Management Company announced via its Twitter account: “It is technically official! Kano Pillars are Glo Premier League champions for a third consecutive season
The meeting, scheduled to take place in Abuja, will also deliberate on the way forward as the NPFL 2013/2014 season enters its concluding phase
Aloy Chukwuemeka, the Acting Secretary of the club owners’ representatives, said the decision was to enable the premier league clubs conclude their ongoing federation cup matches
In other venues, Dolphins will slug it out with El-Kanemi, Enyimba battle 3SC, Gombe United will entertain Lobi Stars while Heartland will lock horns with Sharks of Port Harcourt
The Oluyole Warriors entered the game with full optimism of picking the available points at stake but they got a shocker when Osas Jolly fire past goalkeeper Olaide Okanlawon to score the first goal in the third minute of the pulsating encounter
It would be recalled that one of the nation’s telecommunication outfits, Globacom, recently signed a N1.9 billion three-year title-sponsorship deal with the LMC, to inject some funds into the professional league clubs
At other venues, El-Kanemi will entertain Sunshine Stars, the league leaders; Kano Pillars will battle Nembe City; while Wikki Tourists will welcome Enyimba
Home games against Shooting Stars, Sunshine Stars, Heartland and Nasarawa United were all played on Thursday