Kano Pillars suspend coach Ahmed Garba over unimpressive performance

Nigerian outfit Kano Pillars have suspended head coach, Ahmed Garba, technical advisor, Ogenyi Evans following the club’s unimpressive run in the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

Kano Pillars have struggled since the commencement of the campaign, winning two games, drawing two and losing four after eight matches this season.

With eight points, Kano Pillars find themselves in 18^th position, prompting the club’s decision to ring changes to their technical team.

However, the club has suspended their coach and technical adviser effective immediately, with former club captain and current Assistant Coach, Gambo Muhammad stepping in as interim manager alongside goalkeeping coach, Suleiman Shuaibu.

“The Club’s Technical Adviser, Ogenyi Evans, and Chief Coach, Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro, have been suspended with immediate effect following the team’s unsatisfactory performance in the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season,” the statement read.

“Former club captain and assistant coach, Gambo Muhammad, alongside goalkeeping coach, Suleiman Shuaibu, will take charge of the team’s technical duties,” while Coach Garzali Muhammad (Kusa) from the Junior Pillars “will provide support in an ad-hoc capacity pending further directives.”

Kano Pillars currently sit 18th on the NPFL table with eight points and will be aiming to turn their season around as they host Niger Tornadoes in a Matchday 10 clash this weekend.