Welcome to the match between Kano Pillars and Heartland​ FC

1'

Hadgu Mbaye sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

3'

Djibo Barro-Diene played it confidently past Tawia Umanankwe.

Djibo Barro-Diene laid it forward to Keita Gbagho, Keita Gbagho picked up on the ball before Azi Amadi could reach it.

Keita Gbagho tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Ohene Naki.

5'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi passed the ball to Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi, Luqman Okogha tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi tried to float it into the area but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Mawulolo Chukwu.

7'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi played a lovely ball for Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi, Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi picked up on the ball before Mawulolo Chukwu could cut it out.

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Luqman Okogha came close and blocked it.

9'

Azi Amadi directed the ball nicely to Tawia Umanankwe, Tawia Umanankwe took possession of the ball before Modupe Traor้ could intercept.

Tawia Umanankwe lobbed it over the halfway line,Djibo Barro-Diene missed his interception.

Danjuma Deo won the ball in the air from Ubanwa Uche, then had a header for a goal.

Owusu Offiah did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Danjuma Deo scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Heartland​ FC

11'

Luqman Okogha tried to move the ball forward but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi intercepted but couldn't control.

12'

Danjuma Afrani made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Modupe Traor้.

13'

Poor corner kick by Atu Luoa. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

14'

Ndiaye Douhou sent the ball into the area for Ayo Diop, Ayo Diop controlled the ball when bringing it down before Patire Enaharo could intercept.

Ayo Diop found himself with plenty of time and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Ohene Naki didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Yao Tutuola made a save.

17'

Kuaku Bakare tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Ndiaye Douhou showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

18'

Ohene Naki tried to pass the ball forward but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi blocked it.

19'

Azi Amadi played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Modupe Traor้.

21'

Tawia Umanankwe was in a lot of pain and had to go off.

Ahonya Tutuola came on for the injured Tawia Umanankwe.

22'

Mawulolo Chukwu was pressed by Modupe Traor้ but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

But Mawulolo Chukwu sent it wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

25'

Kuaku Bakare tried to play a long ball forward but Ndiaye Douhou intercepted the pass.

27'

Azi Amadi played the ball to Patire Enaharo's feet, Modupe Traor้ couldn't cut it.

Patire Enaharo tried a long range effort but Djibo Barro-Diene cleared the ball to safety.

29'

The referee showed Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi a yellow card.

Azi Amadi took the ball confidently past Modupe Traor้.

Azi Amadi had the strength to hold off Djibo Barro-Diene.

Azi Amadi made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Ubanwa Uche.

31'

Azi Amadi tried to play a long ball but Modupe Traor้ intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

32'

Keita Gbagho tried for goal from the freekick. But Keita Gbagho sent it far too high.

33'

Kuaku Bakare looked for the head of Danjuma Afrani, Danjuma Afrani controlled the ball when bringing it down before Ayo Diop could intercept.

Danjuma Afrani made space for himself and tried to lob it over the keeper. Bangababo Lawal approached too late to tackle him.

Owusu Offiah couldn't save it ... Danjuma Afrani scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Kano Pillars 2 - 0 Heartland​ FC

34'

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi tried to dribble past Mawulolo Chukwu but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi lost out to Mawulolo Chukwu.

35'

Azi Amadi had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Modupe Traor้ managed to block the shot.

36'

Djibo Barro-Diene directed the ball to Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi, Azi Amadi couldn't reach it.

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi looked destined to score from medium range but he was denied space by Ahonya Tutuola.

37'

Ndiaye Douhou tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Patire Enaharo.

40'

Ndiaye Douhou played a high ball looking for Hadgu Mbaye to run onto it, Hadgu Mbaye controlled the ball when bringing it down before Patire Enaharo could cut it out.

Hadgu Mbaye evaded the challenge of Ohene Naki and took a shot.

Yao Tutuola didn't move! ... Hadgu Mbaye found the net !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Kano Pillars 2 - 1 Heartland​ FC

41'

Ndiaye Douhou unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Kuaku Bakare got in and cleared the danger.

43'

Djibo Barro-Diene darted past Atu Luoa.

Djibo Barro-Diene tried to dart past Ahonya Tutuola but Ahonya Tutuola denied.

44'

Mawulolo Chukwu looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi had no problem in intercepting the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Kano Pillars took the lead.Kano Pillars maintained 52% of possession and 48% for Heartland​ FC. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Djibo Barro-Diene took the ball past Ahonya Tutuola.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Azi Amadi before Djibo Barro-Diene attempted to fire off a shot from medium range.

47'

Mawulolo Chukwu played a perfect pass for Luqman Okogha, Luqman Okogha picked up on the ball before Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi could cut it out.

Luqman Okogha swung in a float cross, Nolizwe Ogunfemi failed to reach the ball.

Kuaku Bakare attempted a looping header at goal but Bangababo Lawal headed the ball clear.

48'

Modupe Traor้ block tackled Luqman Okogha before Luqman Okogha could pass the ball.

49'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi tried his luck from 30 yards. Luqman Okogha wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was well wide from Nolizwe Ogunfemi ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

50'

Azi Amadi passed the ball to Ahonya Tutuola, the ball was picked up by Ahonya Tutuola before Modupe Traor้ could intercept.

Ahonya Tutuola tried to twist past Djibo Barro-Diene but it failed.

52'

Mawulolo Chukwu passed the ball to Luqman Okogha, Luqman Okogha picked up on the ball before Hadgu Mbaye could intercept.

Luqman Okogha crossed the ball low and hard, Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi couldn't cut out the pass.

Danjuma Afrani played the ball instantly down the left. Ubanwa Uche missed his interception.

Good play by Kuaku Bakare in making himself some space and struck it at goal. Bangababo Lawal approached too late to block it.

Owusu Offiah strayed off his line ... A great goal from a fine move by Kuaku Bakare !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Kano Pillars 3 - 1 Heartland​ FC

53'

Ayo Diop attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Patire Enaharo.

54'

Mawulolo Chukwu played a great ball for Azi Amadi, Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi failed to intercept the pass.

Azi Amadi hit the ball forward to Danjuma Deo, Danjuma Deo trapped the ball nicely before Nolizwe Ogunfemi could cut it out.

The ball was struck by Danjuma Deo from 20 yards out. Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi failed to charge down the shot.

But Danjuma Deo scooped it over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

55'

Mawulolo Chukwu tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi failed to charge down the shot.

Owusu Offiah managed to turn it behind.

56'

Corner taken by Ohene Naki and cut out by the opposition.

57'

Djibo Barro-Diene hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Ahonya Tutuola couldn't reach it.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Djibo Barro-Diene ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

58'

Djibo Barro-Diene tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Ahonya Tutuola showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

59'

Patire Enaharo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ayo Diop showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

61'

Azi Amadi hit the ball from long range. Modupe Traor้ approached too late to tackle him.

But Azi Amadi put it well wide ... It was a shocking miss.

62'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Bangababo Lawal got well above Ohene Naki to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Djibo Barro-Diene unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Atu Luoa got himself between the ball and goal.

63'

Ndiaye Douhou dispatched the freekick goalwards. Yao Tutuola saved well and held the ball.

66'

Ayo Diop tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Atu Luoa did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

68'

Kuaku Bakare played a great ball for Patire Enaharo, Patire Enaharo picked up on the ball before Ayo Diop could intercept.

Patire Enaharo tried a medium range effort. Ndiaye Douhou failed to block the shot.

Owusu Offiah managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

69'

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Luqman Okogha.

70'

Mawulolo Chukwu tried to jink past Modupe Traor้ but Mawulolo Chukwu lost the ball to Modupe Traor้.

72'

Mawulolo Chukwu tried to get onto the pass but Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi made a great interception.

73'

Kuaku Bakare faked a pass then cut Ayo Diop in a different direction.

Kuaku Bakare got the float cross in from the wing, Ndiaye Douhou couldn't cut it.

Danjuma Afrani got ahead of Ubanwa Uche to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

74'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Djibo Barro-Diene.

Kuaku Bakare showed Ayo Diop a clean set of heels.

Kuaku Bakare got the float cross in from the wing, Ndiaye Douhou couldn't reach it.

Danjuma Afrani rose bravely above Ubanwa Uche to win the ball but the ball went bad.

75'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi turned on the ball to leave Luqman Okogha standing.

Nolizwe Ogunfemi dribbled past Mawulolo Chukwu.

From wide of the goal, Nolizwe Ogunfemi managed to curl in a shot but the shot was charged down by Ohene Naki.

76'

Djibo Barro-Diene made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Ahonya Tutuola.

78'

Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Mawulolo Chukwu threw himself in front of the shot.

79'

Corner taken by Keita Gbagho and cut out by the opposition.

81'

Ahonya Tutuola lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

82'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi tried to twist past Mawulolo Chukwu but Mawulolo Chukwu block tackled Nolizwe Ogunfemi.

85'

Azi Amadi delivered the ball to Ahonya Tutuola, Ahonya Tutuola trapped the ball nicely before Djibo Barro-Diene could intercept.

Ahonya Tutuola tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Modupe Traor้ blocked it.

86'

Mawulolo Chukwu span past Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi.

Mawulolo Chukwu supplied a low cross, Nolizwe Ogunfemi couldn't reach it.

Kuaku Bakare moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low but Ubanwa Uche scrambled the ball away.

88'

Nolizwe Ogunfemi tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Mawulolo Chukwu.

89'

Ndiaye Douhou tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Ahonya Tutuola.

90'

Kuaku Bakare sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

91'

Luqman Okogha could not stop a confident Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi going past him.

A float cross was delivered by Chuma Aguiyi-Ironsi, Mawulolo Chukwu couldn't reach it.

Hadgu Mbaye out-jumped Ohene Naki, then headed it across the goal.

But Hadgu Mbaye couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a terrible miss.

94'

Ndiaye Douhou passed a long ball into the area,Patire Enaharo failed to reach the ball.

Djibo Barro-Diene moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Ohene Naki approached too late to tackle him.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a shocking miss.

End Match Kano Pillars 3 - 1 Heartland​ FC