Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of a management board for the Kano Pillars Football Club as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the team and enhance its performance in the upcoming Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
This follows the expiration of the one-year tenure earlier granted to the board, which successfully led the team to finish 9th on the NPFL table.
In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, it was revealed that after several consultative meetings with key stakeholders, it was collectively agreed to reappoint most members of the existing board for another year, with strategic adjustments aimed at boosting performance.
The newly approved management board is as follows:
- Ali Muhammad Umar (Nayara) – Chairman
- Salisu Mohammed Kosawa – Member
- Yusuf Danladi Andy Cole – Member
- Idris Malikawa Garu – Member
- Nasiru Bello – Member
- Muhammad Ibrahim (Hassan West) – Member
- Abdulkarim Audi Chara – Member
- Muhammad Danjuma Gwarzo – Member
- Mustapha Usman Darma – Member
- Umar Dankura – Member
- Ahmad Musbahu – Member
- Gambo Salisu Shuaibu Kura – Member
- Rabiu Abdullahi – Member
- Aminu Ma’alesh – Member
- Safiyanu Abdu – Member
- Abubakar Isah Dandago Yamalash – Media Director I
- Ismail Abba Tangalash – Media Director II
In line with global best practices, the board also proposed the appointment of renowned international footballer Ahmed Musa as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars FC.
This strategic move is expected to leverage his wealth of experience and leadership to reposition the club as a formidable contender in the league.
The government expressed confidence that the reconstituted board, under the leadership structure, will consolidate on the team’s achievements and deliver improved results in the forthcoming season.
