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Kwara United vs Kano Pillars: result 1-1 and analysis

NPFLRegular Season - 26Kick-off on February 15, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Kwara Sports Complex, Ilorin

Kwara United
1-1
Kano Pillars

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What was the result of Kwara United vs Kano Pillars?

Kwara United and Kano Pillars drew 1-1 on February 15, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 6′J. AuleKwara United
  • 79′L. DadongKano Pillars

Official lineup for Kwara United vs Kano Pillars

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Kwara United

  1. 4P. Ozor
  2. 11J. Aule
  3. 14J. Aimufua
  4. 20T. Gidado
  5. 34A. Ogbonna
  6. 7S. Mohammed
  1. 13S. Ogunribide
  2. 19J. Hannafin
  3. 25Y. Ibrahim
  4. 26O. Saheed
  1. 33B. Nurudeen

Kano Pillars

  1. 9L. Dadong
  2. 11M. Umar
  3. 21A. Sanusi
  4. 27O. Akala
  5. 28C. Okorie
  6. 35I. Olewunne
  1. 10R. Ali
  1. 5H. Yakubu
  2. 15A. Musa
  3. 30F. Usman
  1. 33A. Okeke
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kwara United have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Kano Pillars have 7, 2 and 6.

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

Kwara United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Feb 8, 2026Plateau United(away)0-1NPFL
Feb 2, 2026Warri Wolves(home)2-1NPFL
Jan 29, 2026Kun Khalifat FC(away)0-1NPFL
Jan 18, 2026Ikorodu City(away)0-1NPFL
Jan 14, 2026Bendel Insurance(home)0-1NPFL
Kano Pillars
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Feb 8, 2026Remo Stars(home)1-0NPFL
Feb 1, 2026Enugu Rangers(away)0-2NPFL
Jan 28, 2026Katsina United(home)1-0NPFL
Jan 25, 2026Wikki Tourist(away)0-2NPFL
Jan 18, 2026Abia Warriors(home)0-1NPFL

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Kwara United wins, 1 draw, 3 Kano Pillars wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Oct 8, 2025Kano Pillars 1-0 Kwara UnitedNPFL
Mar 9, 2025Kwara United 2-0 Kano PillarsNPFL
Oct 20, 2024Kano Pillars 1-1 Kwara UnitedNPFL
Jun 12, 2024Kwara United 2-0 Kano PillarsNPFL
Dec 28, 2023Kano Pillars 2-1 Kwara UnitedNPFL
May 8, 2022Kano Pillars 2-1 Kwara UnitedNPFL

Last archived meeting: Kano Pillars vs Kwara United on Oct 8, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Kwara United score 0.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Kano Pillars score 0.9 and concede 0.9.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Kwara United0.91.145/154/15
Kano Pillars0.90.964/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Kwara United sit 16th in NPFL (12 points from 11 matches) and Kano Pillars sit 2nd (19 points from 12 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Kano Pillars12471151219
16Kwara United11335121312

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