Former league champion, Kano Pillars Football Club, has unveiled Abdullahi Maikaba as the new Technical Adviser for the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League season.

The veteran coach will be assisted by Abubakar Abubakar aka Senior as Chief Coach, Ahmad Garba Yaro Yaro as Coach,Gambo Muhammad Assistant Coach and Auwalu Abbas as Goalkeeper trainer.

Unveiling the New Technical Adviser in his Office, Kano State Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu AbdulSalam Gwarzo urged the new tacticians to revive the glory of the club by coming up heart-pleasing results when the league commences.

Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo congratulated the lead tactician and praised his appointment as timely, given his extensive coaching expertise at several football clubs around the country.

The Deputy Governor pledged the willingness of the state to provide moral and financial support for the squad in order to reach the desired target.

He again assured that the Kano State government would soon begin work on refurbishing Sani Abacha Stadium kofar mata Kano.

Earlier, the Chairman of the club, Alhaji Babangida Umar Little, stated that the appointment of Maikaba was based on merit and that they are confident he can lift the club as anticipated.

Kano Pillars relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League after losing their appeal against Dakkada FC.

The League Management Company docked three points from the four-time Nigerian champions due to their unruly behavior during a league match against Dakkada.

During the game, former club chairman Surajo Yahaya allegedly assaulted assistant referee Daramola Olalekan after the Uyo-based club scored a late equalizer.