Welcome to the match between Kano Pillars and Sapele orient

3'

Kwende Mbarga shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Nkosi Aduamah couldn't reach it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

5'

Mawulolo Lamizana attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Alhaji Akpan did well to spot and intercept the pass.

6'

Edo-Bini Anosike hit it long to Balogun Chiom, Ogunsanawo Diagana couldn't cut out the pass.

Balogun Chiom had shrugged off the challenge of Ahonya Adumensa and aimed for the top corner.

Good goalkeeping by Duruji Atsukpi to block the shot with his body.

7'

Sekani Kulawanea played a great ball for Atakpa Bonsu, Atakpa Bonsu latched onto the ball before Rago Akintola could cut it out.

Atakpa Bonsu looked certain to score from medium range but Rapuokwu Ubogu gave him no space to manoeuvre.

8'

Edo-Bini Anosike tried to skip past Wemusa Zerbo but failed.

9'

Mawulolo Lamizana tried to lift the ball forward but Sekpuluchi Kaya made it first to the ball and intercepted.

10'

Murtala Kuti played a wonderful ball for Mawulolo Lamizana, Mawulolo Lamizana trapped the ball nicely before Wemusa Zerbo could cut it out.

Mawulolo Lamizana put a float cross , Alhaji Akpan failed to intercept the pass.

Murtala Kuti got above Manu Nyana to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Balogun Chiom had a great opportunity to score but Ahonya Adumensa made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

11'

Rago Akintola tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Atakpa Bonsu got in and cleared the danger.

12'

Sekani Kulawanea passed along the floor for Atakpa Bonsu to pick it up, Rapuokwu Ubogu couldn't cut out the pass.

Atakpa Bonsu curled the ball in at goal from distance but the shot was charged down by Rago Akintola.

13'

Rago Akintola blocked Murtala Kuti before Murtala Kuti tried to pass the ball.

14'

Atakpa Bonsu knocked a lovely ball for Sekani Kulawanea, Sekani Kulawanea took possession of the ball before Rago Akintola could reach it.

Sekani Kulawanea made a pass to Balogun Chiom, the ball was picked up by Balogun Chiom before Rapuokwu Ubogu could intercept.

Balogun Chiom was able to make space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Manu Nyana failed to block the shot.

But Balogun Chiom couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

15'

Sekpuluchi Kaya floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Ismaila Abiola got up above Ahonya Adumensa and headed the ball clear.

17'

Murtala Kuti tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

18'

Murtala Kuti used his skill to go past Sekpuluchi Kaya.

Murtala Kuti played a great ball for Balogun Chiom, Balogun Chiom took possession of the ball before Rapuokwu Ubogu could cut it out.

Balogun Chiom played a lovely ball for Kwende Mbarga, Kwende Mbarga latched onto the ball before Manu Nyana could reach it.

Kwende Mbarga tried to score but he lost the ball to Ahonya Adumensa.

19'

Rago Akintola attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Atakpa Bonsu.

20'

Balogun Awazie made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Nkosi Aduamah intercepted but couldn't control.

21'

Kwende Mbarga darted past Nkosi Aduamah.

Kwende Mbarga crossed the ball high and hard, Ogunsanawo Diagana couldn't reach it.

Murtala Kuti out-jumped Ahonya Adumensa, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

But Murtala Kuti sent it wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

22'

Atakpa Bonsu had shrugged off the challenge of Rago Akintola and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

23'

Atakpa Bonsu blasted a banana shot from long range. Rapuokwu Ubogu approached too late to tackle him.

Duruji Atsukpi gathered the ball safely.

24'

Sekani Kulawanea dribbled past Rapuokwu Ubogu.

Edo-Bini Anosike received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Sekani Kulawanea, Rago Akintola failed to reach the ball.

Edo-Bini Anosike passed along the floor for Kwende Mbarga to pick it up, Manu Nyana stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kwende Mbarga got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Ahonya Adumensa approached too late to block it.

Duruji Atsukpi couldn't reach it ... Kwende Mbarga scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Sapele orient

26'

Corner taken by Wemusa Zerbo and cut out by the opposition.

29'

Kwende Mbarga swung the corner into the box.

Murtala Kuti rose bravely above Ahonya Adumensa to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Mawulolo Lamizana found a gap and fired in a curving shot at goal. Manu Nyana wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Duruji Atsukpi managed to turn it over his bar.

30'

The referee showed Balogun Chiom a yellow card.

Atakpa Bonsu tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

31'

Kwende Mbarga hit a long ball towards Balogun Chiom in the area, Balogun Chiom took possession of the ball before Ogunsanawo Diagana could intercept.

Balogun Chiom attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Ahonya Adumensa managed to block the shot.

32'

Sekani Kulawanea took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Rapuokwu Ubogu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ahonya Adumensa got to the ball before Mawulolo Lamizana, then headed clear the danger.

36'

Balogun Awazie lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

37'

Ogunsanawo Diagana played a wonderful ball for Nkosi Aduamah, Balogun Chiom failed to reach the ball.

Nkosi Aduamah got the float cross in from the wing, Edo-Bini Anosike couldn't cut it.

Ismaila Abiola won the aerial challenge against Tijjani Akabusi, then headed the ball to safety.

39'

Alhaji Akpan played a wonderful ball for Wemusa Zerbo, Wemusa Zerbo latched onto the ball before Mawulolo Lamizana could reach it.

Wemusa Zerbo shot from distance. Balogun Awazie wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Abioye Douhou pushed it away.

40'

Mawulolo Lamizana tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Wemusa Zerbo.

41'

Kwende Mbarga delivered a long ball for Edo-Bini Anosike, Edo-Bini Anosike took possession of the ball before Nkosi Aduamah could intercept.

Edo-Bini Anosike drove the ball at goal. Manu Nyana approached too late to clear the danger.

Duruji Atsukpi got up to tip it over.

42'

Kwende Mbarga powered past Nkosi Aduamah!.

Kwende Mbarga put a float cross , Ogunsanawo Diagana missed his interception.

Edo-Bini Anosike climbed above Ahonya Adumensa, then headed it across the goal.

Duruji Atsukpi chose to punch the ball away.

44'

Balogun Chiom surged past Alhaji Akpan!.

Balogun Chiom found an opportunity to score from medium range but Wemusa Zerbo went in with a successful block tackle on him.

45'

Rago Akintola sprinted to escape from Sekani Kulawanea.

Rago Akintola played a perfect pass for Rapuokwu Ubogu, Atakpa Bonsu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Rapuokwu Ubogu knocked a lovely ball for Rago Akintola, Rago Akintola picked up on the ball before Sekani Kulawanea could cut it out.

Lobbed goalwards by Rago Akintola but Ogukeye Eyadama managed to block the shot.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Kano Pillars took the lead.Kano Pillars had 64% possession in the match, while Sapele orient had 36%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Sekani Kulawanea moved the ball forward for Atakpa Bonsu, Atakpa Bonsu trapped the ball nicely before Rapuokwu Ubogu could intercept.

Atakpa Bonsu tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Rago Akintola made a great interception.

48'

Sekani Kulawanea hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Rapuokwu Ubogu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Sekani Kulawanea looked destined to score but Duruji Atsukpi react fast enough and saved it.

49'

Mawulolo Lamizana shot from 30 yards but Wemusa Zerbo cleared the ball to safety.

51'

Ogunsanawo Diagana lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Sekpuluchi Kaya, Sekpuluchi Kaya brought the ball down well before Ismaila Abiola could reach it.

Sekpuluchi Kaya made an attempt to move the ball forward but Ogukeye Eyadama had no problem in intercepting the ball.

52'

Sekani Kulawanea sprinted past Ogunsanawo Diagana.

Sekani Kulawanea tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Rapuokwu Ubogu.

54'

Sekani Kulawanea shot from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Rapuokwu Ubogu.

55'

Rago Akintola shielded the ball from Atakpa Bonsu and tried a long range effort.

But Rago Akintola didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

61'

Sekani Kulawanea played a lovely ball for Atakpa Bonsu, Atakpa Bonsu trapped the ball nicely before Rapuokwu Ubogu could cut it out.

Atakpa Bonsu curled the ball in at goal from distance. Rago Akintola approached too late to tackle him.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

62'

Balogun Awazie tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Wemusa Zerbo intercepted the pass.

63'

Ogunsanawo Diagana tried to lob the ball forward but Edo-Bini Anosike came close and blocked it.

66'

Wemusa Zerbo made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Mawulolo Lamizana.

67'

The referee showed Ahonya Adumensa a yellow card.

68'

Kwende Mbarga played a pinpoint pass to Edo-Bini Anosike, Nkosi Aduamah tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Edo-Bini Anosike got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Ogunsanawo Diagana got himself between the ball and goal.

69'

Edo-Bini Anosike attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Rapuokwu Ubogu found himself in the way of the ball.

70'

Rapuokwu Ubogu played a wonderful ball for Rago Akintola, Balogun Chiom failed to reach the ball.

Rago Akintola tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Atakpa Bonsu.

71'

Atakpa Bonsu made a pass to Sekani Kulawanea, Sekani Kulawanea took possession of the ball before Rapuokwu Ubogu could intercept.

Sekani Kulawanea made a good pass to Balogun Chiom, Rago Akintola missed his interception.

Balogun Chiom found himself with plenty of time and struck it. Ahonya Adumensa wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Duruji Atsukpi saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

72'

Atakpa Bonsu went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

73'

Rago Akintola received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Rapuokwu Ubogu, Rago Akintola picked up on the ball before Kwende Mbarga could cut it out.

Rago Akintola tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Atakpa Bonsu.

74'

Poor corner kick delivered by Ogukeye Eyadama that went straight to the opposition.

75'

Balogun Chiom skipped past Nkosi Aduamah.

Balogun Chiom crossed the ball low , Ogunsanawo Diagana couldn't reach it.

Murtala Kuti sprayed a one touch pass forward to his left. Ahonya Adumensa tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Balogun Chiom curled a shot from an angle but Manu Nyana scrambled the ball away.

76'

Kwende Mbarga surged past Rapuokwu Ubogu!.

Kwende Mbarga dribbled past Nkosi Aduamah.

Pass by Kwende Mbarga to Atakpa Bonsu, Atakpa Bonsu took possession of the ball before Ahonya Adumensa could cut it out.

Atakpa Bonsu took a shot! but Manu Nyana cleared the ball to safety.

79'

Wemusa Zerbo tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

80'

Ogunsanawo Diagana made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Edo-Bini Anosike.

82'

Sekani Kulawanea took the ball out of his own half,Rapuokwu Ubogu failed to intercept the pass.

Balogun Chiom out-jumped Manu Nyana, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Duruji Atsukpi was rooted to the spot ... Balogun Chiom scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Kano Pillars 2 - 0 Sapele orient

83'

Murtala Kuti tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Nkosi Aduamah cut it out.

84'

Balogun Chiom struck the freekick over the wall. Balogun Chiom left Duruji Atsukpi with an easy save.

85'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Rapuokwu Ubogu before Sekani Kulawanea tried to pass the ball.

87'

Sekani Kulawanea tried to sprint past Rago Akintola but Rago Akintola robbed Sekani Kulawanea.

88'

Nkosi Aduamah could not stop a confident Murtala Kuti going past him.

Murtala Kuti attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ogunsanawo Diagana.

89'

Murtala Kuti powered past Nkosi Aduamah!.

Murtala Kuti knocked a lovely ball for Kwende Mbarga, Kwende Mbarga latched onto the ball before Ogunsanawo Diagana could cut it out.

Kwende Mbarga skipped easily past the challenge of Nkosi Aduamah.

Kwende Mbarga had a go on goal but Ahonya Adumensa made the clearance.

91'

Mawulolo Lamizana delivered the ball to Balogun Awazie, Balogun Awazie took possession of the ball before Wemusa Zerbo could intercept.

Balogun Awazie tried to cross into the box but The ball ricocheted off Alhaji Akpan.

93'

Atakpa Bonsu tried to skip past the challenge of Rapuokwu Ubogu but Rapuokwu Ubogu didn't allow.

94'

Edo-Bini Anosike went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

End Match Kano Pillars 2 - 0 Sapele orient