Kano State Government has presented three brand new buses to Kano Pillars Football Club to facilitate the team’s movement during the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season.
This is contained in a statement issued by the club’s Media Directorate on Thursday in Kano.
The gesture, made on the directive of Governor Abba Yusuf, comprises a 29-seater luxurious Marcopolo bus for players, a Hummer bus, and a Sharon.
Presenting the vehicles on behalf of the Governor, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Ibrahim Farouk, said the donation reflected the administration’s commitment to youths empowerment and sports development.
Mr Farouk urged sports-loving youths in the state to remain law-abiding and to shun acts of hooliganism that could tarnish the image of Kano.
He also commended the Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mustapha Kwankwaso, for his dedication and commitment to youth and sports development in the state.
In his remarks, Mr Kwankwaso thanked Mr Yusuf for the gesture, describing it as a milestone that would motivate the team and boost players’ morale.
He appealed to fans of “Sai Masu Gida” to continue supporting the club with discipline and sportsmanship.
The club’s General Manager, Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, expressed appreciation to the governor for what he described as an inspiring gesture.
Mr Musa assured that the players would redouble their efforts to restore the club’s glory, adding that the donation marked the beginning of greater things to come for the team.
He also appealed to the state government to immortalise the club’s iconic captain, Rabiu Ali, for his exceptional contributions to Kano Pillars and Nigerian football.
Meanwhile, the Kano-based team will host Niger Tornadoes of Minna on Saturday at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina, in the match day 10 fixture of the NPFL.
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