NPFL: Kano Pillars moves to Abuja as Tornadoes announce resumption date
Four-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Kano Pillars have commenced a one-week closed camping exercise in Abuja ahead of the 2026-27 NPFL season.
The Sai Masu Gida arrived in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday following a series of warm-up matches in Katsina.
Daniel Ogunmodede’s side will use the exercise to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the new season.
They will also play more friendly matches while in Abuja.
The Kano-based club escaped relegation on the final day of last season.
Kano Pillars will commence their 2026-27 campaign with a clash against Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday, 30 August.
Elsewhere, Niger Tornadoes have set Monday, 24 August as the resumption date for their feeders team ahead of the new season.
The Ikon Allah Boys made the announcement in a statement on Saturday.
Players and officials of the feeders team are expected to resume on the date at the Fomwan Field, Minna.
Tornadoes recently appointed Hassan Mohammed as the new technical adviser for the youth team.
Mohammad will lead the team’s screening exercise and preparation for the new campaign.
The exercise is part of the club’s efforts to strengthen its youth development structure and create a sustainable pathway for talented young players to progress through the ranks.
