Kano Pillars 2026/27: Daniel Ogunmodede Era Begins

Kano Pillars head into 2026/27 under new technical adviser Daniel Ogunmodede — the coach who led Remo Stars to their first-ever NPFL title in 2024/25, before Remo Stars’ shock relegation last season opened the door for a fresh challenge. Pillars narrowly avoided relegation themselves in 2025/26, and the rebuild under Ogunmodede has already brought in at least eight new signings.

Who’s Arrived?

Fabian Nworie and Obassa Adeniyi join from Remo Stars — following their former coach to Kano. Elsewhere, defender Tarabina Biweribo arrives from Plateau United, goalkeeper Abdallah Sulaiman from Katsina United, left-back Oloye Felix from Niger Tornadoes, and midfielder Abdulraheem Shola from Kwara United. Nigeria midfielder Mustapha Jawad joins from Bayelsa, and defensive midfielder Zayyad Musa has signed a two-year deal. Winger Ubong Friday arrives with significant NPFL experience from Rivers United.

Why Ogunmodede Matters

Ogunmodede’s appointment is one of the more notable coaching moves of the close season — a title-winning manager taking over a club that spent much of 2025/26 fighting to stay up. His track record at Remo Stars, built on pressing, positional structure and youth development, gives Kano Pillars a clear identity to build around, even as the two players who followed him from Ikenne (Nworie and Adeniyi) suggest he’s bringing trusted faces into the rebuild.

FAQ: Kano Pillars 2026/27

Who is Kano Pillars’ new head coach for 2026/27?
Daniel Ogunmodede, who led Remo Stars to their first NPFL title in 2024/25 before their relegation the following season.

Who has Kano Pillars signed for 2026/27?
At least eight new players including Fabian Nworie and Obassa Adeniyi (both from Remo Stars), Ubong Friday (Rivers United), and Mustapha Jawad (Bayelsa).

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Sources: Sports247 Nigeria, Football in Nigeria, Africa Soccer.