Kano Pillars have made clear they are going to Owerri with one thing in mind — three points. The club confirmed ahead of Matchday 36 that the squad is in good shape mentally and physically as they prepare to take on Kun Khalifat FC at Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday, 3rd of May.
The club stated on social media that the team is in high spirits and fully focused for this away fixture, with securing a positive result the only target on anyone's mind.
It will not be an easy trip. Kun Khalifat are unbeaten in their last three NPFL matches and will be looking to make Dan Anyiam a difficult venue for visiting sides. Pillars will need to be at their best.
There is also the matter of the standings to consider. Kano Pillars must avoid defeat to keep pushing further away from the relegation zone. With the business end of the season arriving fast, every point counts.
The good news is that Pillars come into this fixture with some momentum. They beat Rivers United 2-1 at home last weekend in Matchday 35, with Abdullahi Musa and Ahmed Musa scoring in the final minutes to seal the win. That kind of fighting spirit will be needed again on Sunday.
Fans will be watching closely from Kano. Another positive result on the road would do a lot for confidence as the season enters its final stretch.