Kano Pillars vs El Kanemi: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kano Pillars prepare to host El Kanemi on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this NIGERIA: NPFL fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Kano Pillars, currently 18th in the standings with 29 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 27 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

El Kanemi, sitting 8th with 38 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Kano Pillars and El Kanemi have favored El Kanemi, with El Kanemi claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). This fixture has generally favored El Kanemi in recent years.

In their previous league match against Kwara, Kano Pillars recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

El Kanemi's last outing came against Plateau United, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Kano Pillars are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Kano Pillars and El Kanemi are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Kano Pillars's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. El Kanemi's games average 2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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