Kano Pillars return to action at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday, hosting Sporting Lagos in a Matchday Seven fixture that offers the Sai Masu Gida a chance to get back to winning ways on home soil.
The four-time NPFL champions go into the game unbeaten in their last five league matches, a run that has lifted them to sixth place on the table with nine points. That sequence includes wins over Niger Tornadoes and Doma United, plus draws against Kwara United, Inter Lagos and Enyimba.
Last time out, Kano Pillars could not find a breakthrough against Enyimba, settling for a goalless draw in front of their own fans. With the club keen to turn solid away form into points at home, this weekend's clash takes on added importance.
Sporting Lagos arrive in Kano with inconsistent form of their own, having won just once in their last four league outings. Jeffrey Buter's team pulled off an impressive 3-2 away victory over nine-time champions Enyimba, but were then held goalless by Ikorodu City in a Lagos derby on Wednesday.
For Kano Pillars supporters, the visit of Sporting Lagos represents an opportunity to press home advantage and climb further up the table. Both clubs will be chasing maximum points, setting up what should be a closely fought Matchday Seven encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium.