Kano Pillars end nine-year wait for away point at Shooting Stars

Kano Pillars secured their first away point against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in nine years after a goalless draw in their rescheduled NPFL Matchday 3 fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium.

The result ended Pillars’ lengthy run without avoiding defeat in Ibadan. Their previous unbeaten visit to the Oluyole Warriors had also produced a 0-0 draw, on 7 June 2017.

Kano Pillars had lost each of their four subsequent trips to face 3SC, conceding six goals and scoring only once during that run.

Neither side could find the decisive finish despite both creating opportunities. Shooting Stars controlled 65% of possession and recorded more attacks and dangerous attacks, but Kano Pillars remained organised defensively to preserve their unbeaten start to the 2026/27 season.

Pillars went into the match unbeaten in their previous six games, recording two wins and four draws. By contrast, 3SC had failed to win any of their last four league fixtures, with two defeats and two draws.

The point maintained Kano Pillars’ positive beginning to the campaign and lifted them to sixth place with 11 points. Shooting Stars are 14th on eight points.

The Ibadan side will have the chance to end their winless league sequence on Sunday, when they travel to face Kun Khalifat.

Kano Pillars will also be away from home on Sunday, with a trip to Jos to play Plateau United.