Kano Pillars dealt a late blow to Rivers United with a dramatic 2-1 victory, sealing all three points deep into stoppage time in a tense Nigeria Premier Football League encounter.
After a cagey first half that ended goalless, the game burst into life after the break. Kano Pillars found the breakthrough in the 81st minute through Musa Abdullahi, who finished clinically to give the hosts the lead.
Rivers United looked to have rescued a point when Handsome Surveyor struck in the 89th minute, silencing the home crowd and shifting momentum in their favour.
But just when it seemed the spoils would be shared, Musa Abdullahi stepped up again in stoppage time, netting his second of the night in the 90+2 minute to restore Kano Pillars’ lead and seal a dramatic win.
The result is a significant setback for Rivers United’s title ambitions, while Kano Pillars will take confidence from a resilient performance that showcased their fighting spirit until the very end.
