Heartbreak for Nwankwo Kanu as Enyimba lose again to Super Eagles icon Ahmed Musa's Pillars

Enyimba FC faced another disappointing defeat, this time against Kano Pillars in the much-anticipated Zobia Classic in a thrilling encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata.

Pillars sealed a 2-0 win to hand Enyimba a second consecutive loss across competitions, compounding their struggles as they seek to regain form in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

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The match saw Abba Adam emerge as the star of the show, scoring both goals for Kano Pillars.

Adam broke the deadlock in the 26th minute, receiving a well-placed ball from Ibrahim Inuwa, beating his marker, and slotting it home.

His second goal came in the 72nd minute, solidifying his position as the hero of the game for Pillars, with his fourth goal of the season in the NPFL.

Enyimba entered the match hoping to shake off the disappointment of their recent exit from the CAF Confederation Cup.

However, despite a promising start, they struggled to maintain control as Kano Pillars capitalised on their opportunities to inflict more misery on the People’s Elephant.

Following this defeat, Enyimba have slipped to eighth place on the NPFL table, while Pillars have replaced them in seventh.

The loss adds pressure on Enyimba as they look to regroup and find their footing in the league.

With the second half of the season underway, Enyimba will be forced to regroup and find solutions to their problems in a bid to make a late push for a return to the continent.

For Kano Pillars, led by Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa, this victory serves as a significant boost in their campaign.