Abba Oscar emerged as the hero of the day, netting both goals for the home side. The first came in the 26th minute when he capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot the ball past the Enyimba goalkeeper. Oscar doubled his tally in the 81st minute, sealing all three points for Kano Pillars.
Enyimba struggled to create clear-cut chances and found it difficult to break down a well-organized Pillars defense. The defeat marks a setback for the reigning champions, while Kano Pillars solidify their position as title contenders this season.