Current Form and Momentum

We head into this fixture full of confidence after securing back-to-back wins, including a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Plateau United on Matchday 7. That result marked our third win of the campaign and showed how much progress we’ve made under Coach Nurudeen Aweroro, growing in composure, defensive strength, and attacking creativity.

With over 6,000 supporters cheering us on at the Lekan Salami Stadium last weekend, belief within our camp continues to grow. A positive result in Kano would not only keep our momentum going but also reinforce our position as one of the most disciplined and competitive sides in the league this season.

Our hosts, Kano Pillars, remain one of the toughest sides to face at home. Under Coach Evans Ogenyi, they’ll be looking to bounce back and reassert their dominance at the Sani Abacha Stadium.

Head-to-Head Record

Encounters between us and Kano Pillars have always been intense and closely contested.
In the last ten meetings:

• Shooting Stars wins: 5

• Kano Pillars wins: 4

• Draws: 1

They edged us 3–1 in our last meeting in May 2025, but we had the upper hand earlier, claiming a 2–1 win in Kano (April 2025) and a 2–0 win at home (December 2024). History suggests another fierce battle awaits.

Team News

We are set to maintain much of the squad that delivered victory against Plateau United. Mustapha Lawal will continue between the posts after an impressive outing, while Kabir Tijani, Ismail Ayodele, and Ayobami Junior remain central to our plans.

Alex Aghahowa is nearing full fitness and could soon return to the fold, while Coach Aweroro enjoys the benefit of squad continuity and tactical flexibility ahead of this big game.

For our hosts, experience will be key, Ahmed Musa and Rabiu Ali remain influential figures, with Mohammed Mukhtar and Abuchi providing defensive assurance.

Tactical Focus and Expectations

Matches between us and Kano Pillars are always decided by small margins, discipline, focus, and execution.

Our plan will be to stay compact, control transitions, and make every opportunity count in the final third. The home side will look to press high and use their direct attacking style, but we are ready for the challenge.

A strong performance in Kano would be another statement of intent, showing our growing maturity, belief, and ability to compete anywhere, against anyone.

Match Details

Venue: Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Kickoff: 4:00 PM