Former Remo Stars boss Daniel Ogunmodede has taken over the technical management of the Kano Pillars Football Club with the commitment to revive the “Sai Masu Gida” from the wood.

Ogunmodede replaced Mohammad Babaganaru who left Pillars fc 15th on the table of 20 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/2026 season, narrowly escaped relegation with 48 points.

Outlining his plans shortly after his unveiling as new Technical Adviser, Ogunmodede disclosed ambition to rebuild Pillars to the admiration of the state.

The new team head also revealed plan to establish a world-class youth academy, and restore the club’s status from its present rank to one of Nigeria’s leading football institutions.

The Ogun state born football expert said he had accepted to coach Pillars considering the club’s vision which he said aligned with his personal football philosophy and long-term ambitions.

He said the project presented by the club’s leadership convinced him that Kano Pillars was committed to building a successful future.

“The vision and mission presented to me fit perfectly with what I want to achieve as a coach. This is an important project aimed at building a team capable of winning every competition we participate in. We are not just here to play football; we are here to win,” Ogunmodede said.

The new Technical Adviser revealed plans to restructure the club’s football development system through the establishment of a world-class academy beginning from the Under-12 level.

According to him, the academy will serve as the foundation for sustained success while preparing young talents to compete at the highest level.

“We will restructure and organize a world-class academy from the Under-12 category upwards. Our goal is to compete in every competition available to us, including the CAF Champions League, and to build a team that consistently challenges for honours,” Ogunmodede stated.

Ogunmodede also stressed the importance of open communication within the club, saying he would operate an inclusive leadership style that encourages dialogue rather than authoritarian decision-making.

He assured players, officials, and supporters that his office would remain accessible to everyone working towards the club’s success.

“My door is always open for proper communication. I dislike autocracy and believe in deliberation and teamwork. If you cannot meet the chairman, you can meet me. I am result-oriented, but I also believe we must work together as brothers and sisters to achieve our objectives,” he said.

While reminding the management of the club that challenges are inevitable in football, Ogunmodede expressed confidence that the club would be prepared to overcome them.

“We cannot run away from problems, but whenever they come, we will be ready to handle them squarely. I have lived in northern Nigeria before, and I am happy to be back. I appreciate the warm welcome and hospitality I have received and the numerous goodwill messages. I promise not to let the people of Kano down,” he added.

Ogunmodede further urged all stakeholders to put aside political differences and unite behind the club’s collective ambition of returning Kano Pillars to the summit of Nigerian football.

Earlier, Chairman of Kano Pillars Football Club, Ahmad Musbahu Garo, expressed appreciation to the Governor of Kano State for his continued support for the club. He described the appointment of Ogunmodede as a demonstration of the club’s determination to build a competitive and successful team.

In his words, “The appointment of our new Technical Adviser reflects our unwavering commitment to assembling a competent team capable of achieving our goals.

“We pledge our full and unreserved support to him as he begins this important assignment, and we are confident that together we will return Kano Pillars to its rightful place among the top clubs in Nigeria and Africa,” Garo assured.