Welcome to the match between Kano Pillars and Bayelsa United F.C.

1'

Patire Enaharo looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Ohene Naki got ahead of Hamed Ndiaye to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Tawia Umanankwe made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Odinakachukwu Akuffo.

4'

Luqman Okogha picked up Mawulolo Chukwu's excellent ball, Akobundu Obikwelu couldn't cut it.

From medium range, Luqman Okogha bent the ball towards goal but Mablevi Isangedighe cleared the ball.

5'

Akobundu Obikwelu tried to get onto the pass but Luqman Okogha found himself in the way of the ball.

6'

Bunwi Diarra tried a long range effort but the shot was charged down by Tawia Umanankwe.

7'

Mawulolo Chukwu tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Akobundu Obikwelu got in the way of the ball.

9'

Luqman Okogha went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Mablevi Isangedighe hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Luqman Okogha managed to block the shot.

11'

Saidu Traor้ executed a block tackle on Mawulolo Chukwu before Mawulolo Chukwu attempted to deliver the ball.

15'

Taliki Ajuwa had a crack at goal from the freekick. But it went over the bar.

17'

Kuaku Bakare flicked the ball over Ogunshoye Euifowoju's head !.

Kuaku Bakare took the ball past Taliki Ajuwa.

Kuaku Bakare tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Odinakachukwu Akuffo.

20'

Corner taken by Lumo Bandele and cut out by the opposition.

21'

Mawulolo Chukwu made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Akobundu Obikwelu got in the way of the ball.

23'

Azi Amadi hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Bunwi Diarra cleared the ball from danger.

24'

Mawulolo Chukwu tried to play a long ball but Mablevi Isangedighe intercepted the pass.

25'

Azi Amadi unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Saidu Traor้ failed to block the shot.

But Azi Amadi effort went inches wide ... He should never have missed that one.

26'

Block tackle from Ogunshoye Euifowoju, easily dispossessing Azi Amadi before Azi Amadi tried to pass the ball.

29'

Patire Enaharo struck the freekick. But it went over the bar.

30'

Luqman Okogha picked up Mawulolo Chukwu's superb pass, Hamed Ndiaye missed his interception.

Luqman Okogha went by the challenge of Mablevi Isangedighe.

Luqman Okogha fed the ball forward to Danjuma Deo, the ball was picked up by Danjuma Deo before Odinakachukwu Akuffo could intercept.

Danjuma Deo found a perfect spot and had an effort at goal. Hamed Ndiaye wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Sekai Akpovi was poorly placed and had no chance ... A goal was scored by Danjuma Deo !!! ... The fans chanted Danjuma Deo's name !

Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Bayelsa United F.C.

33'

Azi Amadi tried to dribble past Saidu Traor้ but Saidu Traor้ denied.

35'

Yellow card shown to Mawulolo Chukwu.

37'

Mawulolo Chukwu attempted to lift the ball forward but Mablevi Isangedighe showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

39'

Azi Amadi made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Saidu Traor้.

40'

Luqman Okogha made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Bunwi Diarra found himself in the way of the ball.

41'

Azi Amadi tried to skip past the challenge of Saidu Traor้ but Saidu Traor้ blocked Azi Amadi in a good, clean tackle.

44'

Bunwi Diarra played a wonderful ball for Saidu Traor้, Tawia Umanankwe failed to reach the ball.

Saidu Traor้ played it past Azi Amadi.

Saidu Traor้ played a perfect pass for Lumo Bandele, Lumo Bandele took possession of the ball before Tawia Umanankwe could cut it out.

Lumo Bandele found a perfect spot and tried to lob it over the keeper. Ohene Naki didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Lumo Bandele sent the ball well over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Kano Pillars took the lead.Kano Pillars maintained 62% of possession and 38% for Bayelsa United F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Kuaku Bakare stepped up and struck the freekick. But Kuaku Bakare sent it far too high.

48'

Tawia Umanankwe made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Saidu Traor้.

49'

Akobundu Obikwelu tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tawia Umanankwe.

51'

Mawulolo Chukwu played it confidently past Akobundu Obikwelu.

Mawulolo Chukwu tried to supply a low cross but Mablevi Isangedighe coolly intercepted the cross.

52'

Mawulolo Chukwu tried to jink past Akobundu Obikwelu but Akobundu Obikwelu denied.

54'

Taliki Ajuwa knocked a lovely ball for Ogunshoye Euifowoju, Ogunshoye Euifowoju took it in his stride before Patire Enaharo could cut it out.

Ogunshoye Euifowoju fed the ball forward to Taliki Ajuwa, Kuaku Bakare couldn't reach it.

Taliki Ajuwa failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Patire Enaharo.

55'

Mawulolo Chukwu tried to dribble past Saidu Traor้ but Saidu Traor้ dispossessed Mawulolo Chukwu.

56'

Ogunshoye Euifowoju played a great ball for Taliki Ajuwa, Taliki Ajuwa took possession of the ball before Kuaku Bakare could reach it.

Taliki Ajuwa delivered the ball to Mablevi Isangedighe, Mablevi Isangedighe took possession of the ball before Patire Enaharo could reach it.

Mablevi Isangedighe tried to centre the ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Kuaku Bakare.

57'

Akobundu Obikwelu tried to dribble past Luqman Okogha but Luqman Okogha took the ball away from Akobundu Obikwelu.

58'

Bunwi Diarra hit the ball forward to Ogunshoye Euifowoju, Ogunshoye Euifowoju trapped the ball nicely before Azi Amadi could reach it.

Ogunshoye Euifowoju attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Tawia Umanankwe made the clearance.

59'

Azi Amadi took the ball past Saidu Traor้.

Azi Amadi took the ball past Bunwi Diarra.

Azi Amadi tried to skip past Saidu Traor้ but Saidu Traor้ won the ball from Azi Amadi.

60'

Luqman Okogha went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

61'

Poor corner kick delivered by Akobundu Obikwelu that went straight to the opposition.

65'

Tawia Umanankwe tried to play a long ball but Saidu Traor้ made it first to the ball and intercepted.

66'

Azi Amadi had the strength to hold off Akobundu Obikwelu.

Azi Amadi took a medium-ranged shot. Saidu Traor้ approached too late to tackle him.

But Azi Amadi put it wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

68'

Poor corner kick by Azi Amadi. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

70'

Ogunshoye Euifowoju sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Patire Enaharo failed to block the shot.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

71'

Azi Amadi directed the ball to Tawia Umanankwe, Saidu Traor้ tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tawia Umanankwe tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Bunwi Diarra.

72'

Bunwi Diarra tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Kuaku Bakare did well to spot and intercept the pass.

73'

Taliki Ajuwa received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ogunshoye Euifowoju, Taliki Ajuwa latched onto the ball before Patire Enaharo could intercept.

Taliki Ajuwa tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Kuaku Bakare did well to spot and intercept the cross.

75'

Mawulolo Chukwu passed the ball to Luqman Okogha, Mablevi Isangedighe tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Luqman Okogha was pressed by Akobundu Obikwelu but he evaded the challenge and struck a medium range piledriver.

Sekai Akpovi did well to tip it wide.

76'

Kuaku Bakare attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Mablevi Isangedighe got in the way of the ball.

78'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Tawia Umanankwe before Saidu Traor้ could pass the ball.

79'

Azi Amadi tried to play it past Saidu Traor้ but Saidu Traor้ nicked the ball from the toes of Azi Amadi.

81'

Azi Amadi hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Hamed Ndiaye couldn't reach it.

Sekai Akpovi saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

83'

Tawia Umanankwe delivered the ball to Azi Amadi, Saidu Traor้ couldn't cut it.

Azi Amadi found an opportunity to score from medium range but he was denied space by Bunwi Diarra.

84'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Azi Amadi.

Bunwi Diarra tried to skip past the challenge of Tawia Umanankwe but failed.

85'

Taliki Ajuwa had shrugged off the challenge of Tawia Umanankwe and hit the ball from long range.

Yao Tutuola wan't fast enough to make the save ... A fine goal all round by Taliki Ajuwa !!! ... He was delighted !

Kano Pillars 1 - 1 Bayelsa United F.C.

86'

Atu Luoa directed the ball nicely to Mawulolo Chukwu, Akobundu Obikwelu tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Mawulolo Chukwu tried to skip past the challenge of Mablevi Isangedighe but Mablevi Isangedighe cleanly tackled the ball.

87'

Mawulolo Chukwu delivered the ball past Akobundu Obikwelu to Luqman Okogha.

Luqman Okogha failed in his attempt to jink past Mablevi Isangedighe.

91'

That was truly an unstoppable freekick from Atu Luoa. Sekai Akpovi was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post. ... GOAL!!!

Kano Pillars 2 - 1 Bayelsa United F.C.

92'

Taliki Ajuwa made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kuaku Bakare intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

93'

Kuaku Bakare used his skill to go past Saidu Traor้.

Kuaku Bakare attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Bunwi Diarra.

94'

Luqman Okogha ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Tawia Umanankwe got well above Hamed Ndiaye to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Sekai Akpovi made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

95'

Azi Amadi shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Saidu Traor้ cleared the ball.

End Match Kano Pillars 2 - 1 Bayelsa United F.C.