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Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes: result 1-0 and analysis

NPFLRegular Season - 6Kick-off on January 16, 2022 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano

Kano Pillars
1-0
Niger Tornadoes

Full time

What was the result of Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes?

Kano Pillars won 1-0 on January 16, 2022.

Goalscorers

  • 49′M. DanielKano Pillars

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kano Pillars have 6 wins, 1 draw and 8 defeats; Niger Tornadoes have 3, 6 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Kano Pillars
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 9, 2022Sunshine Stars(away)0-3NPFL
Jan 2, 2022Enyimba(home)2-0NPFL
Dec 30, 2021Katsina United(away)0-1NPFL
Dec 26, 2021Lobi Stars(home)0-0NPFL
Dec 19, 2021Akwa United(away)0-3NPFL
Niger Tornadoes
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 8, 2022Rivers United(home)0-0NPFL
Jan 2, 2022Enugu Rangers(away)0-4NPFL
Dec 30, 2021Abia Warriors(home)1-1NPFL
Dec 26, 2021Wikki Tourist(away)0-1NPFL
Dec 19, 2021Plateau United(home)1-0NPFL

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 5 meetings: 1 Kano Pillars win, 2 draws, 2 Niger Tornadoes wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 19, 2018Kano Pillars 1-1 Niger TornadoesNPFL
May 21, 2017Kano Pillars 1-0 Niger TornadoesNPFL
Apr 19, 2017Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Kano PillarsNPFL
Oct 2, 2016Kano Pillars 1-1 Niger TornadoesNPFL
May 19, 2016Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Kano PillarsNPFL

Last archived meeting: Kano Pillars vs Niger Tornadoes on Mar 19, 2018

How many goals should we expect?

Kano Pillars score 0.7 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Niger Tornadoes score 0.5 and concede 1.0.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Kano Pillars0.70.971/154/15
Niger Tornadoes0.51.073/153/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Kano Pillars sit 12th in NPFL (11 points from 8 matches) and Niger Tornadoes sit 10th (12 points from 9 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
10Niger Tornadoes93338812
12Kano Pillars8251111111

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