The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has suspended the team’s Technical Adviser, Ogenyi Evans, and Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro, following what it described as the club’s “unsatisfactory performance” in the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
In a statement issued by the club’s Media and Communications Directorate on Sunday, the management said the decision was taken after a review of the team’s recent form, which has fallen short of expectations.
According to the statement, “The Management of Kano Pillars FC wishes to inform our esteemed supporters and the general public that the Club’s Technical Adviser, Ogenyi Evans, and Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro, have been suspended with immediate effect following the team’s unsatisfactory performance in the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season.”
Kano Pillars, popularly known as Sai Masu Gida, have played eight matches so far this season, winning two, drawing two, and losing four.
While announcing an interim arrangement, the club said former captain and current Assistant Coach, Gambo Muhammad, will take charge of the team’s technical duties alongside Goalkeeper Trainer, Suleiman Shuaibu.
“In the interim, former club captain and Assistant Coach, Gambo Muhammad alongside goalkeeping Coach, Suleiman Shuaibu will take charge of the team’s technical duties, while Coach Garzali Muhammad (Kusa) from the Junior Pillars will provide support in an ad-hoc capacity pending further directives,” the statement added.
The management expressed confidence that the new setup will stabilize the team and restore confidence among fans.
Kano Pillars currently sit in the lower half of the NPFL table after eight games.
