Kano Pillars Are Champions of Gusau Ahlan Cup 2025

Kano Pillars Are Champions of Gusau Ahlan Cup 2025 


It was blitz, camera and action as Kano Pillars beat Plateau United to the 2025 edition of the Gusau/AhlanCup25 at the magnificent Lafia City Stadium.

The game which drew out crowds from across the globe saw Pillars dominate the early proceedings but were unable to break the defence lead by former Akwa United ace in Wisdom Ndon who formed an unbreakable partnership with Joshua Dabo.

Ahmed Musa caused some problems for the peace boys but got withdrawn after injuring his thigh.

The game which was witnessed by the number one citizen of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule and the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau saw Samuel Kalu push the Plateau United attack but a stambling block was met by Abdullahi Musa who stood at tall to deny Plateau United from scoring as the game ended goalless.

The game was however decided by the lottery of penalty shootouts which Abuchi Destiny once denied Plateau United from the spot as Kano Pillars claimed the day after converting all their spot kicks to become the new Champions of the Gusau Ahlan Cup.

Speaking after the game, Salisu Usman Galadima thanked the executive governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule for accepting to host the tournament and also Ibrahim Gusau (NFF President) for accepting to host the event in Nasarawa State.

"Nasarawa State have shown that it is indeed the hub of sports in the country".

"We have successfully hosted one of the best Preseason tournaments in Nigeria and we will continue to build on the success of today's tournament, he concluded''.


Abahuraira Dahiru (Cordinator) said he was elated to have completed the tournament without a hitch.

"Nasarawa State has hosted the best Gusau Ahlan Cup since I became the coordinator and it will be a thing of joy to see the state host the event again".

"We have seen more than 10 days of pure footballing bliss and the reception gotten from the good people of the stay will only encourage us to want to come to Lafia again, if not for footballing reason then it will for the beautiful people of the state, he revealed".

Umar Aliyu won the golden boot while the best goal went to Abuchi Destiny (though not presented) while the best attacking team went to Nasarawa United for scoring 10 goals in the tournament.

The dignitaries at the grand finale included Engr. Abdullahi Sule (Governor, Nasarawa State), Alhaji Sheru Ahlan Inuwa (Board Member NFF, Head NFF Technical Committee), Babagana Kalli (Board Member NFF/ Chairman Match Commissioner Committee), Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye (NFF Second Vice President/ Chairman NPFL), Davidson Owumi (C.O.O NPFL), Jon. Silas Agara (Board Member/ Chairman NLO), Hon. Kwanta Yakubu Boha (Commissioner For Sports, Nasarawa State), Barr. Isaac Danladi (Commissioner For Justice, Nasarawa State), RH. Dr Aliyu Bello PhD (APC Nasarawa State), State FA Chairman as they were hosted by Salisu Usman Galadima, Chairman Nasarawa State Football Association.


Adams Jesse Odoba-Yacham 
Director of Communications, NSFA

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