Kano Pillars 0-0 Enyimba: Dare Saves Earn Enyimba First Point

Kano Pillars vs Enyimba ended goalless at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The draw gave nine-time champions Enyimba their first point of the NPFL season and kept Kano Pillars unbeaten after five games.

What was the score in Kano Pillars vs Enyimba?

It finished 0-0. Enyimba had the ball in the net twice, but both efforts were ruled out for offside.

What were the key moments?

The key moments were two disallowed Enyimba goals and a string of saves from Kano Pillars goalkeeper Dede Dare. According to the official NPFL report:

• 14′ Tobi Iyanda’s effort, after a move with Ifeanyi Ihemekwele, was ruled offside.
• 27′ Dare made an important save.
• c. 30′ Ihemekwele finished Iyanda’s pass, but the flag went up again.
• 50′ Dare produced a double save to keep Enyimba out.

Strong winds also interrupted play during the game.

Was our Kano Pillars vs Enyimba prediction right?

No. Our Kano Pillars vs Enyimba prediction leaned towards a home win with over 1.5 goals. Enyimba’s defence held firm, and the game produced no goals.

What does the draw mean in the NPFL table?

Kano Pillars are 6th on 9 points from five games (two wins, three draws). Enyimba remain bottom on 1 point from five games, three points behind 19th-placed Inter Lagos. Check the live NPFL table and standings for the latest positions.

Who do Kano Pillars and Enyimba play next?

Enyimba host Shooting Stars on Wednesday, September 30, at 4pm WAT in a rearranged Matchday 2 game, then host Plateau United on Sunday, October 4. Kano Pillars host Sporting Lagos on Saturday, October 3, at 4pm WAT.

See the Kano Pillars team hub and the Enyimba team hub for more on both clubs. Every score from the round is in our NPFL Matchday 6 results round-up, and the full season is on our NPFL results page.

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