Kano Pillars moved up to second position on the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, table following a 1-0 victory over Ranchers Bees at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Both sides failed to find the back of the net in the first half despite creating several scoring opportunities.
Ranchers Bees were reduced to 10 men in the 63rd minute after Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu was sent off.
Kano Pillars capitalised on their numerical advantage, with Yahaya Ibrahim scoring the decisive goal in the 75th minute to secure all three points for the hosts.
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Despite the defeat, Ranchers Bees remain 17th on the league table.
Meanwhile, at the Pantami Stadium, Doma United and Barau FC played out a goalless draw.
The result saw Barau FC move up to fourth position, while Doma United climbed to eighth on the NPFL table.
By Adeboye Amosu
