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Stay Calm Or Stay Away!” — Kano Pillars, Niger Tornadoes Sound Alarm Before Fiery NPFL Showdowns [See Fixtures]

Published October 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM

By BushRadio

Football fever is reaching a boiling point in Minna and Kano as Niger Tornadoes and Kano Pillars gear up for their highly anticipated derby fixtures in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this weekend.

Both clubs have issued strong appeals to their supporters, urging them to maintain peace and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the matches.

In Minna, Niger Tornadoes will face off against Plateau United on Sunday at the Bako Kontagora Stadium. Ahead of the clash, the club’s chairman, Engr. Dada, called on fans to avoid violence, emphasizing its damaging consequences for clubs and the league’s reputation.

“I’d like to remind our supporters that violence has no place in football. It only brings setbacks to any club involved,” Dada said in a statement to the club’s media team.

He referenced a recent NPFL case where a club was penalized with a three-point deduction, stadium ban, and hefty fines, describing it as “a major blow to the team’s progress.”

Dada further encouraged fans to continue being the team’s “greatest strength” by offering positive and passionate support.

Meanwhile, in Kano, Kano Pillars are bracing for a heated battle against Barau FC at the Sani Abacha Stadium—their first-ever NPFL encounter.

Barau FC sit at the bottom of the table with just one win this season, while Evans Ogenyi’s Pillars, currently 17th with eight points, are determined to spark a turnaround.

Despite their position, the mood in the Pillars’ camp remains upbeat.

“Focused and fired up!” the club wrote on . “The Sai Masu Gida continued their intense training session today as preparations hit top gear ahead of our next NPFL fixture. The energy, determination, and team spirit remain high in camp!”