Kano Pillars climbed to second in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after Yahaya Ibrahim’s 75th-minute goal secured a 1-0 win over Ranchers Bees at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
The hosts were unable to break the deadlock before half-time, despite both teams creating several chances.
Ranchers Bees’ task became more difficult in the 63rd minute when Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu was shown a red card, leaving the visitors with 10 players.
Kano Pillars took advantage of their numerical superiority 12 minutes later, with Ibrahim scoring the only goal of the match to earn his side all three points.
The defeat leaves Ranchers Bees in 17th place in the NPFL standings.
Elsewhere, Doma United and Barau FC played out a goalless draw at the Pantami Stadium.
The point moved Barau FC up to fourth position, while Doma United rose to eighth in the league table.