Kano Pillars 0–1 Abia Warriors. This Nigeria Premier League match was played on 18 January 2026. Abia Warriors won.
Abia Warriors vs Kano Pillars Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/01/18
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- 24 Aug 2025 Abia Warriors 1 - 0 Kano Pillars L
- 15 Feb 2025 Kano Pillars 1 - 0 Abia Warriors W
- 29 Sep 2024 Abia Warriors 2 - 0 Kano Pillars L
- 04 Mar 2024 Kano Pillars 0 - 1 Abia Warriors L
- 15 Oct 2023 Abia Warriors 1 - 0 Kano Pillars L
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rivers United
|
44 | 22 | 10 | 12 | +6 | 76 | L L W L W |
| 2 |
Abia Warriors
|
44 | 21 | 8 | 15 | +5 | 71 | L W L W L |
| 3 |
Ikorodu City FC
|
44 | 19 | 13 | 12 | +13 | 70 | W D W L W |
| 4 |
Nasarawa United
|
43 | 20 | 10 | 13 | +9 | 70 | W L W L L |
| 5 |
Plateau United
|
44 | 20 | 6 | 18 | +3 | 66 | L W D W L |
| 6 |
Bendel Insurance
|
44 | 16 | 16 | 12 | +6 | 64 | W D D L W |
| 7 |
Enugu Rangers International
|
43 | 17 | 12 | 14 | +13 | 63 | D W L D D |
| 8 |
Shooting Stars SC
|
44 | 18 | 8 | 18 | -4 | 62 | W L W L D |
| 9 |
Katsina United
|
43 | 16 | 12 | 15 | -6 | 60 | D W D W L |
| 10 |
Bayelsa United
|
44 | 15 | 13 | 16 | +1 | 58 | W L W L L |
| 11 |
Enyimba
|
44 | 15 | 12 | 17 | +1 | 57 | W L W D W |
| 12 |
Niger Tornadoes FC
|
44 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 0 | 57 | W L W L D |
| 13 |
Remo Stars
|
44 | 17 | 6 | 21 | -5 | 57 | W W D W L |
| 14 |
Kano Pillars
|
44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | -2 | 56 | D W L W L |
| 15 |
Kwara United
|
44 | 14 | 12 | 18 | -2 | 54 | D L W W D |
| 16 |
El Kanemi Warriors
|
43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | -15 | 52 | L D L D L |
| 17 |
Barau FC
|
34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 46 | W D D D W |
| 18 |
Warri Wolves FC
|
34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 43 | L D L W L |
| 19 |
Wikki Tourist
|
34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | -6 | 40 | L D L D W |
| 20 |
Kun Khalifat FC
|
34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 39 | L D L W W |
| 21 |
Akwa United
|
10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +4 | 16 | L W L W L |
| 22 |
Heartland FC
|
10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 14 | D L W L W |
| 23 |
Sunshine Stars FC
|
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 9 | L W L L L |
| 24 |
Lobi Stars
|
10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -12 | 5 | L L L L W |
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Match preview
Kano Pillars faced Abia Warriors in the Nigeria Premier League on Sunday, 18 January 2026 and the match finished 0–1. This page holds the final scoreline, goals, lineups and full match stats.
Current league position
Kano Pillars sit 14th in the Nigeria Premier League table with 56 points from 44 matches (16W · 8D · 20L). Abia Warriors are 2nd with 71 points from 44 matches (21W · 8D · 15L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Nigeria Premier League hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 24 times on record. Kano Pillars have won 10, Abia Warriors have won 10 and 4 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
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Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors — frequently asked
When was Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors played?
Kick-off was in the Nigeria Premier League.
Where was Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors played?
Kano Pillars host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
What was the final score of Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors?
Kano Pillars 0 – 1 Abia Warriors. Abia Warriors won.
How can I follow Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors live?
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Which competition is Kano Pillars vs Abia Warriors part of?
The Nigeria Premier League in Nigeria. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Nigeria Premier League
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