KANO PILLARS U19 DEPARTS FOR ABUJA AHEAD OF INAUGURAL U-19 YOUTH LEAGUE OPENER
Kano Pillars FC U19 team has set off from the ancient city of Kano to Abuja with a squad of 20 players for their opening match in the inaugural U-19 Youth League 2024. This tournament promises to showcase emerging talents from across the country, with teams divided into Northern and Southern Conferences based on their regions.
In this groundbreaking edition, Northern teams, including Kano Pillars U19, will engage in home and away matches under the Northern Conference. This structure aims to foster regional development of young talents within the local football ecosystem. The Pyramid City side will be competing alongside other Northern powerhouses such as Dynamic African Stars, Grassroots Football Talents Developers, Joecas Football Academy, and Kwara Football Academy.
The conference also features teams like Kwara United, Legacy Stars, Mighty Jets, Plateau Jets, Plateau United, Shield City, and Yobe Desert Stars.
Kano Pillars U19 will kick off their campaign against Legacy Stars U19 at the National Stadium in Abuja on Sunday, 15th September 2024, with a 4:00 PM kickoff. This match marks the beginning of a highly anticipated season for the young Pillars, who will look to assert their dominance in the Northern Conference.
Following their opener, they will host AS Roma Academy of Abuja in Kano for Match Day Two, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
The squad selected for this opening match comprises a blend of promising talents, each eager to make a mark in this inaugural league. Here is the 20-man squad that will face Legacy Stars U19:
1. Auwalu Yusif Khalil
2. Saminu Nuhu
3. Idris Bashir
4. Ibrahim Hassan
5. Rabi’u Yusif
6. Aminu Abubakar
7. Abdullahi Haruna Messi
8. Isma’ila Musa Aga
9. Adamu Ibrahim Falcao
10. Mustapha Muhd Khalifa
11. Muhd Usman Muler
12. Said Lawan
13. Auwalu Bala
14. Najibullahi Musa
15. Nasiru Umar
16. Abubakar Bala Ali
17. Mujahid Ibrahim Ozil
18. Shafi’u Murtala Adodo
19. Musbahu Ibrahim
20. Abba Nasir
The Kano Pillars U19 team will be led by Nasiru Rasha as the head coach, with Mustapha Osa serving as the Chief Coach and Auwalu Abbas Sola as the goalkeeping coach. These appointments are currently on an interim basis, as the club aims to provide the best possible guidance and development for their young talents.
The commencement of the U-19 Youth League 2024 marks an important step in nurturing future football stars in Nigeria. For Kano Pillars FC, this competition presents an opportunity to showcase their youth development program and the talent pool ready to step into the professional ranks in the near future.
