Pillars host Rangers today *NFL names match officials
By ADO SALISU
UNIMPRESSIVE Kano Pillars Football Club will today confront Rangers International of Enugu in the week-six of the on-going Premier League at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, Kano.
Pillars who failed to secure an away point since the commencement of the league, only bank on the home advantage to maintain its position on the league table.
One of the club officials who recently attributed their unimpressive form especially at away games to the poor officiating from the match officials, may possibly rely on the home ground to pick the maximum three points against visiting Rangers International who occupy the second position on the league table.
The encounter is expected to be explosive capable of going either side but Pillars are favoured to carry the day. If ex-Super Eagles player, Rabiu Baita, Bala Muhammad, Yakubu Jibrin and Aminu Tahir find their form, Rangers will regret their trip to the ancient city of Kano.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football League has appointed officials for the Premier League Week Six matches scheduled for different venues across the country today.
In Kano, where Pillars host Rangers in a Group A game, S. Okai from the Federal Capital Territory will take charge of proceedings while E. Imiere from Edo will be at the centre in Yenagoa where Ocean Boys will receive Niger Tornadoes.
In Gombe, where Adamawa United plays its home games, A. Ismaila from Plateau will control affairs when United hosts Heartland of Owerri.
The FCT’s Awugo will be at the centre at the Bauchi Stadium when Wikki Tourists entertains Kaduna United.
Imo state referee, Ukasanya, will be in charge at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti, venue of the game between Prime and Kwara United.