{
  "id": 20086828,
  "title": "Ibrahim strike powers Sai Masu Gida to second",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/ibrahim-strike-powers-sai-masu-gida-to-second-20086828",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T01:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ibrahim-strike-powers-sai-masu-gida-to-second/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kano Pillars have ascended to second place in the Nigeria Premier Football League after a late Ibrahim strike secured a 1-0 victory over 10-man Ranchers Bees at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday. The match saw neither team score in the first half, despite numerous scoring opportunities. The turning point came in the 63rd minute when Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu received a red card for Ranchers Bees. Kano Pillars capitalized on their man advantage, and Yahaya Ibrahim scored the only goal 12 minutes later. The Sai Masu Gida, who entered the match on 19 points from 12 games, finishing fifth in the table, now have 22 points from 13 matches, with five wins. This victory places them two points behind league leaders Rangers, who have played two fewer games. Despite hoping to pull off an upset in the Northern derby, Ranchers Bees now sit 16th on 12 points from 12 matches, tied with Kwara United.",
  "summary": "Kano Pillars moved up to second place in the Nigeria Premier Football League after Yahaya Ibrahim scored in the 75th minute to beat 10-man Ranchers Bees 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/ibrahim-strike-powers-sai-masu-gida-to-second/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}