Kano Pillars, Katsina United sent packing from NPFL

Former Nigeria’s NPFL champions, Kano Pillars, will next season play in the lower league after they were relegated from the topflight on Sunday despite winning 2-1 at home against Shooting Stars.

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Pillars, who have won the Nigeria league four times, were docked three points after a recent league clash against Dakkada was interrupted.

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They thus finished on 45 points.

Katsina United will also play in the second-tier NNL in the coming season after they fell 2-0 at Wikki Tourists.

They could only finish on 48 points.

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Heartland will also play in the lower league next season despite a 1-0 home win over Kwara United.

They tallied 47 points.

Also drelegated were bottom team MFM FC on 36 points.