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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kano Pillars assistant coach, Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro is anticipating a difficult duel against Abia Warriors.<\/p>\n

The Pyramid City club will entertain Abia Warriors in a matchday 23 encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Pillars head into the game in a buoyant mood having defeated El-kanemi Warriors 2-1 in a rescheduled matchday 20 tie on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Abia Warriors have won four of their last five league games, and currently occupy fourth position on the table.<\/p>\n

Yaro Yaro admitted Abia Warriors will make things difficult for his team.<\/p>\n

\u201cFacing Abia Warriors, considering their rich vein of form and with Imama as coach, is a tough task not just for us but for any team in the league,\u201d Yaro Yaro told the club\u2019s media.<\/p>\n

Kano Pillars currently occupy ninth position on the league table with 32 points from 23 matches, while Abia Warriors sit in fourth position with 36 points.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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