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Kano Pillars
Nigerian champions 4 times from Kano, Kano State.
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About Kano Pillars
Kano Pillars Football Club, known as the Sai Masu Gida, is a football club from Kano, Kano State, founded in 1990. The club is owned by the Kano State Government and plays its home games at Sani Abacha Stadium (16,000). Kano Pillars have been Nigerian champions 4 times, most recently in 2014. In 2025-26 they finished 15th.
Honours
| Competition | Titles |
|---|---|
| League champions | 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Federation (FA) Cup | 2019 |
| Africa | CAF Champions League semi-finals 2009 |
Club stories
- Formed in 1990 from the merger of three Kano clubs.
- Ahmed Musa scored a record 18 league goals here as a 17-year-old and is now the club’s general manager as well as a player.
- Won three league titles in a row, 2012 to 2014.
Famous players
Ahmed Musa, Sani Kaita, Abiodun Baruwa.
Official website: kanopillars.com.ng
Quick answers
Kano Pillars: quick answers
Where do Kano Pillars play?
Kano Pillars play home games at Sani Abacha Stadium (16,000), Kano, Kano State.
How many league titles have Kano Pillars won?
4: 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014.
Who is the Kano Pillars coach?
Daniel Ogunmodede (checked 30 September 2026).