Get Guardian on GoogleSporting Lagos will travel to Kano by air ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday seven fixture against Kano Pillars. The Sani Abacha Stadium will host the opening match of the weekend’s fixtures with kick-off set for 4.00 p.m. local time.
The Tech Boys will leave for Kano via the local wing of the Murtala International Airport and are due to arrive at the Mallam Amino International Airport on Friday afternoon.
Sporting Lagos head into the tie on the back of the goalless draw against Ikorodu City in the Lagos Derby on Wednesday and are undefeated in their last three matches.
Kano Pillars are undefeated in five games but haven’t won in their last two, with draws against Inter Lagos and Enyimba.
The Masu Gida have been ruthless at home, winning nine of their last ten matches at the Sani Abacha Stadium and will look to continue the trend when the Tech Boys come around on Saturday evening.
Meanwhile, Sporting Lagos arrive with victories in their last two away matches so far this season, with wins over rivals Inter Lagos and a famous win over Enyimba in Aba.
Sporting Lagos’ last visit to the ground ended in a slim loss courtesy of Mustapha Umar’s 48th-minute strike in March 2024.
Kano Pillars are favorites to win, with veterans like Rabiu Alli and former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa leading the team’s offense, while Sporting Lagos will rely on the form of Sodiq Ayoade to pull off another huge win away from home.
