Usman Abdallah, the technical adviser for Kano Pillars, has expressed his happiness with his team’s performance in the derby victory over Katsina United.

Abdallah gave his team’s young players high marks for their efforts.

Last Saturday, in a matchday 16 match at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars defeated Katsina United 1-0.

Abba Adam scored the game’s lone goal.

“When you watch the game, you can see Kano Pillars’ future, but it’s not about the win,” Abdallah said to Kano Pillars reporters.

“The fact that we put on a team that we know will have some excellent players in the near future makes me happy because you can see the young boys who stepped in when they were needed.”

Kano Pillars, with 22 points from 15 games, are presently in seventh place in the league standings.

Chidozie Awaziem, a Nigerian defender, has joined the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer (MLS).

The Nigerian was acquired by the Colorado Rapids from FC Cincinnati, another Major League Soccer team.

The center-back agreed to a one-year deal with a two-year option.

FC Cincinnati only had the 27-year-old on their roster for one season.

Awaziem made 14 appearances for the team in all competitions and contributed three assists.

He traveled with Niger to Cote d’Ivoire for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Mohammed Babaganaru has left his role as Akwa United’s technical adviser in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

According to reports, Babaganaru submitted his resignation to the team on Monday following their matchday 16 tie with Bendel Insurance, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

Akwa United’s 2024–25 campaign has gotten off to a bad start.

In 16 games this season, the Promise Keepers have managed to record four victories, four draws, and eight losses.

With 16 points, Akwa United is ranked 19th in the league standings.

Babaganaru joined Akwa United last season, as the DAILY POST remembers.