Welcome to the match between Kano Pillars and Abuja orient

1'

Ifoms Tuffuor dribbled confidently past Sekani Kulawanea.

Ifoms Tuffuor tried to skip past the challenge of Ligongo Ikuseghan but Ifoms Tuffuor lost the ball to Ligongo Ikuseghan's block tackle.

3'

Balogun Chiom's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

4'

Corner taken by Ndubuisi Abubakar and cut out by the opposition.

6'

Abioye Shakpoke moved the ball forward for Nnabugwu Awolowo, Nnabugwu Awolowo picked up on the ball before Edo-Bini Anosike could intercept.

Nnabugwu Awolowo tried to sprint past Kwende Mbarga but Kwende Mbarga block tackled Nnabugwu Awolowo.

7'

Sekani Kulawanea hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Ismaila Babreyaro didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Abi Onyali gathered the ball safely.

8'

Balogun Awazie skipped past the challenge of Gbaingbain Diagana.

Balogun Awazie whipped in a low cross, Damany Onwueme missed his interception.

Balogun Chiom moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot, Ndubuisi Abubakar approached too late to clear the danger.

Balogun Chiom was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

10'

Kwende Mbarga knocked a lovely ball for Edo-Bini Anosike, Edo-Bini Anosike took it in his stride before Nnabugwu Awolowo could cut it out.

Edo-Bini Anosike attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Abioye Shakpoke threw himself in front of the shot.

12'

Abioye Shakpoke made a good pass to Nnabugwu Awolowo, Nnabugwu Awolowo latched onto the ball before Kwende Mbarga could cut it out.

Nnabugwu Awolowo tried to dart past Edo-Bini Anosike but Edo-Bini Anosike nicked the ball from the toes of Nnabugwu Awolowo.

13'

Abioye Shakpoke faked a pass then cut Edo-Bini Anosike in a different direction.

Abioye Shakpoke tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Kwende Mbarga intercepted but couldn't control.

14'

Edo-Bini Anosike was shown a yellow card.

17'

Ndubuisi Abubakar was shown a yellow card.

Sekani Kulawanea curled the ball in at goal from long range. Ifoms Tuffuor approached too late to block it.

Abi Onyali did well to turn the ball round the post.

19'

Ismaila Babreyaro tried to use his skill to go past Balogun Awazie but Balogun Awazie block tackled Ismaila Babreyaro.

21'

Abioye Shakpoke tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Edo-Bini Anosike.

22'

Abasi Quatey attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Balogun Awazie.

24'

Kwende Mbarga attempted to lift the ball forward but Nnabugwu Awolowo found himself in the way of the ball.

26'

Kwende Mbarga tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Nnabugwu Awolowo.

27'

Abasi Quatey dribbled past Balogun Awazie.

Abasi Quatey tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Mawulolo Lamizana.

28'

Edo-Bini Anosike played a perfect pass for Kwende Mbarga, Nnabugwu Awolowo couldn't cut out the pass.

Kwende Mbarga made a good pass to Ligongo Ikuseghan, Ligongo Ikuseghan took it in his stride before Abioye Shakpoke could intercept.

Ligongo Ikuseghan tried to dribble past Nnabugwu Awolowo but Nnabugwu Awolowo blocked Ligongo Ikuseghan in a good, clean tackle.

29'

Poor corner kick by Balogun Awazie. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

33'

Balogun Awazie made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Abasi Quatey.

34'

Kwende Mbarga made a pass to Edo-Bini Anosike, Edo-Bini Anosike trapped the ball nicely before Nnabugwu Awolowo could reach it.

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

Murtala Kuti headed at goal but Ndubuisi Abubakar used his head to clear the ball.

35'

Mawulolo Lamizana passed the ball to Balogun Awazie, Balogun Awazie picked up on the ball before Damany Onwueme could reach it.

Balogun Awazie made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball bounced off Abasi Quatey.

37'

Kwende Mbarga jinked past Abioye Shakpoke.

Kwende Mbarga tried to use his skill to go past Nnabugwu Awolowo but failed.

38'

Abasi Quatey took the ball past Balogun Awazie.

Abasi Quatey attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Mawulolo Lamizana.

39'

Ismaila Babreyaro made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Ligongo Ikuseghan.

40'

Abasi Quatey tried to skip past the challenge of Ligongo Ikuseghan but his possession is lost through a tackle by Ligongo Ikuseghan.

41'

Mawulolo Lamizana tried to dart past Abasi Quatey but Abasi Quatey block tackled Mawulolo Lamizana.

43'

Ismaila Babreyaro attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Ligongo Ikuseghan did well to spot and intercept the pass.

45'

Ismaila Babreyaro turned on the ball to leave Ligongo Ikuseghan standing.

Ismaila Babreyaro skipped past the challenge of Sekani Kulawanea.

Ismaila Babreyaro tried a banana shot from distance! but the shot clattered off Ligongo Ikuseghan.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Kano Pillars had 50% possession in the match, while Abuja orient had 50%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Ismaila Babreyaro made a good pass to Ifoms Tuffuor, Ifoms Tuffuor took possession of the ball before Sekani Kulawanea could intercept.

Ifoms Tuffuor tried to jink past Ligongo Ikuseghan but Ligongo Ikuseghan nicked the ball from the toes of Ifoms Tuffuor.

48'

Kwende Mbarga tried to skip past Nnabugwu Awolowo but Kwende Mbarga lost the ball to Nnabugwu Awolowo's block tackle.

50'

Edo-Bini Anosike sent it long looking for Balogun Chiom, Balogun Chiom took an excellent first touch before Damany Onwueme could cut it out.

Balogun Chiom found a gap and flicked it goalwards. Nkosi Ode failed to block the shot.

Abi Onyali did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Balogun Chiom scored an excellent goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Abuja orient

51'

Kwende Mbarga knocked a lovely ball for Edo-Bini Anosike, Nnabugwu Awolowo stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Edo-Bini Anosike took the ball past Abioye Shakpoke.

Edo-Bini Anosike played the ball to Mawulolo Lamizana's feet, Mawulolo Lamizana latched onto the ball before Nkosi Ode could cut it out.

Mawulolo Lamizana shot with an overhead kick but Ndubuisi Abubakar hoofed the ball clear.

54'

Ismaila Babreyaro played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ligongo Ikuseghan.

55'

Edo-Bini Anosike tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

56'

Ismaila Abiola stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ismaila Babreyaro.

57'

Sekani Kulawanea played a perfect pass for Kwende Mbarga, Kwende Mbarga took possession of the ball before Ifoms Tuffuor could reach it.

Kwende Mbarga hit it high over the halfway line,Ismaila Babreyaro couldn't cut out the pass.

Murtala Kuti got above Nkosi Ode to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Balogun Chiom hit a hopeful looking shot. Ndubuisi Abubakar approached too late to block it.

Abi Onyali managed to turn it over his bar.

58'

Kwende Mbarga struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Nnabugwu Awolowo approached too late to clear the danger.

But Kwende Mbarga sent the ball well over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

59'

Pass by Kwende Mbarga to Edo-Bini Anosike, Edo-Bini Anosike picked up on the ball before Daddar Akabusi could cut it out.

A long ball was delivered by Edo-Bini Anosike,Nnabugwu Awolowo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Balogun Awazie got a shot in on the volley past Ndubuisi Abubakar.

Balogun Awazie sent the ball past Abi Onyali to back of the net ... A great goal from a fine move by Balogun Awazie !!! ... He was delighted !

Kano Pillars 2 - 0 Abuja orient

60'

Mawulolo Lamizana sprinted past Abasi Quatey.

Mawulolo Lamizana tried to deliver a float cross but Damany Onwueme got in the way of the ball.

61'

Ndubuisi Abubakar tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

62'

Mawulolo Lamizana dribbled confidently past Gbaingbain Diagana.

Mawulolo Lamizana tried his luck from a distance but the shot cannoned off Damany Onwueme.

63'

Ndubuisi Abubakar moved the ball forward for Ismaila Babreyaro, Ismaila Babreyaro picked up on the ball before Ligongo Ikuseghan could reach it.

Ismaila Babreyaro played it past Sekani Kulawanea.

Ismaila Babreyaro passed along the floor for Gbaingbain Diagana to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Gbaingbain Diagana before Ligongo Ikuseghan could cut it out.

Gbaingbain Diagana tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ogukeye Eyadama.

65'

Damany Onwueme played a lovely ball for Abioye Shakpoke, Ogukeye Eyadama couldn't cut out the pass.

Abioye Shakpoke tried to dart past Balogun Awazie but Balogun Awazie blocked Abioye Shakpoke.

66'

Damany Onwueme tried to get past Balogun Awazie but Balogun Awazie block tackled Damany Onwueme.

67'

Mawulolo Lamizana passed the ball to Balogun Awazie, Balogun Awazie took it in his stride before Abasi Quatey could cut it out.

Balogun Awazie put a low cross, Damany Onwueme failed to reach the ball.

Balogun Chiom played the ball instantly down the right. Ndubuisi Abubakar couldn't cut it.

Ismaila Abiola knocked a lovely ball for Mawulolo Lamizana, Nkosi Ode failed to reach the ball.

Mawulolo Lamizana found a perfect spot and drove the ball at goal. Ndubuisi Abubakar approached too late to block it.

But Mawulolo Lamizana blazed it over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Mawulolo Lamizana. He was lacking match sharpness.

68'

Sekani Kulawanea passed along the floor for Ligongo Ikuseghan to pick it up, Ifoms Tuffuor stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ligongo Ikuseghan tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Ismaila Babreyaro.

70'

Edo-Bini Anosike faked a pass then cut Nnabugwu Awolowo in a different direction.

Edo-Bini Anosike tried to get the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Abioye Shakpoke.

71'

Balogun Awazie got past Damany Onwueme with ease.

Balogun Awazie tried to whip in a float cross but Abasi Quatey cut it out easily.

72'

Sekani Kulawanea took the ball past Nnabugwu Awolowo.

Sekani Kulawanea took the ball past Abioye Shakpoke.

Sekani Kulawanea crossed the halfway line with the ball , Nnabugwu Awolowo couldn't cut it.

Balogun Chiom ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal but the shot was charged down by Nkosi Ode.

74'

Swerving shot by Abasi Quatey from long range but Murtala Kuti cleared the ball from danger.

75'

Ligongo Ikuseghan had the pace to beat Ifoms Tuffuor.

Ligongo Ikuseghan tried to get onto the pass but Ismaila Babreyaro showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

77'

Ligongo Ikuseghan stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Ismaila Babreyaro cut it out.

78'

Kwende Mbarga knocked a lovely ball for Sekani Kulawanea, Sekani Kulawanea took possession of the ball before Ismaila Babreyaro could cut it out.

Vicious shot by Sekani Kulawanea for the top corner from distance but Ifoms Tuffuor cleared the ball from danger.

79'

Sekani Kulawanea made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Abasi Quatey.

80'

Sekani Kulawanea attempted to lift the ball forward but Ifoms Tuffuor made a great interception.

82'

Sekani Kulawanea put some curve on the shot from long range. Nkosi Ode failed to charge down the shot.

But Sekani Kulawanea put it well wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

83'

Mawulolo Lamizana chipped it to Balogun Chiom, Abasi Quatey tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Balogun Chiom looked destined to score but Nkosi Ode went in with a successful block tackle on him.

84'

Poor corner kick by Mawulolo Lamizana. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

85'

Ismaila Babreyaro laid it forward to Ifoms Tuffuor, Ifoms Tuffuor took possession of the ball before Ligongo Ikuseghan could cut it out.

Ifoms Tuffuor tried to dart past Sekani Kulawanea but Sekani Kulawanea block tackled Ifoms Tuffuor.

86'

Sekani Kulawanea attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ifoms Tuffuor.

88'

Balogun Awazie was outmuscled by Abasi Quatey.

Abasi Quatey tried to score from medium range but he was under too much pressure from Mawulolo Lamizana .

89'

Ismaila Babreyaro picked up Ifoms Tuffuor's superb pass, Ligongo Ikuseghan couldn't reach it.

Ismaila Babreyaro directed the ball to Daddar Akabusi, Sekani Kulawanea stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Daddar Akabusi found an opportunity to score but Ismaila Abiola made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

90'

Ligongo Ikuseghan tried to skip past Ismaila Babreyaro but Ligongo Ikuseghan lost the ball to Ismaila Babreyaro.

93'

Balogun Awazie tried to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Ifoms Tuffuor.

94'

Mawulolo Lamizana directed the ball nicely to Balogun Awazie, Balogun Awazie latched onto the ball before Damany Onwueme could reach it.

Balogun Awazie tried to whip in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Abasi Quatey.

End Match Kano Pillars 2 - 0 Abuja orient