KANO, Nigeria – Kano State football teams, Kano Pillars FC and Barau FC, don suffer early elimination from the 2025 President Federation Cup after dem fall for the Round of 64. Kano Pillars’ journey end on Tuesday with a tight 1-0 defeat to Enugu Rangers International at Bwari Township Stadium. Chiedozie Okorie’s goal for Rangers in the 65th minute na wetin seal dem victory for dis competitive matchup between two popular clubs.
Meanwhile, Barau FC also collect their loss on Wednesday, dem lose 2-1 to Rivers United at Area 3 Pitch in Abuja. Chijioke Mbaoma start the scoring for Rivers United in the 12th minute. Philip Odubia continue the lead with another goal in the 26th minute, while George Enyia of Barau FC manage to pull one back in the 36th minute, but dem no fit get equalizer.
This match na the first time wey Barau FC and Rivers United meet for competition, and Barau FC, a Nigerian National League (NNL) side, show good fight against dem NPFL rival. Kano Pillars, wey don win the Federation Cup four times, last lift the trophy in 2019 when dem beat Niger Tornadoes on penalties. But in recent years, dem no fit match that success.
As for Barau FC, dis na dem first time dey enter the competition following dem promotion and good performance for last NNL season. Despite dem exit, dem show promise for better future. The elimination of both Kano teams dey raise concerns about how well teams from dis state be prepare for national and continental competitions.
For the next round of the President Federation Cup wey go happen next month, fixtures wey dey excite include: Heartland FC vs Rangers Int’l, Warri Wolves vs Shooting Stars, Enyimba FC vs El-Kanemi Warriors, and more.
Now wey Kano teams don go home, people dey look forward to how other clubs go perform as competition dey progress.
