{
  "id": 4677290,
  "title": "NPFL: Abdulraman confident Kano Pillars will compete well in new season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/npfl-abdulraman-confident-kano-pillars-will-compete-well-in-new-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T16:57:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/31/npfl-abdulraman-confident-kano-pillars-will-compete-well-in-new-season/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kano Pillars midfielder Shola Abdulraman has expressed confidence in his team's performance in the upcoming 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Sai Masu Gida secured a 2-2 draw with Kwara United in their inaugural match of the campaign. Abdulraman, who scored the opening goal for the hosts, praised the result, stating, \"The point gained here in Ilorin was like a win for us.\" He emphasized his commitment to the team, saying, \"Its my job as a player to help my team which I did and I accorded Kwara United the respect needed because Ilorin is my home.\" Abdulraman assured the fans, \"The fans should expect positive results from Kano Pillars in this new campaign.\" The team will face Niger Tornadoes in their next fixture at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano this weekend.",
  "summary": "Kano Pillars midfielder, Shola Abdulraman, has urged the club’s supporters to expect a positive campaign from the team in the new season. The Sai Masu Gida opened their 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, campaign with a 2-2 draw against Kwara United in Ilorin. Abdulraman scored the opening goal for the Daniel Ogunmodede’s side in […] NPFL: Abdulraman confident Kano Pillars will…",
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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."
}