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 NEWSKano Pillars reach last four 09-13-2009
Kano Pillars became the second Nigerian Club to reach the last four of the Orange/CAF Champions League after beating Zesco United 3-2 in a group ‘A’ clash on Sunday. The win by the continental debutants settled the dust in the group as Sudanese giants Al-Hilal claimed the other Group’s other semi-final spot. Pillars, ousters of holders Al-Ahly of Egypt maintained hundred percent home record to complete a Nigerian double at the last four after Heartland eased through twenty-four hours earlier from Group B. This is the first time in the history of the Orange/CAF Champions League that two clubs from Africa’s most populous country has reached the last four. Paradoxically, it was Zesco United that stunned the packed crowd at the Sani Abacha Stadium in the Northern Nigerian city of Kano with the opener after two minutes through striker George Phiri. Goal merchant Victor Namo drew parity for the hosts sixty seconds on before Phiri restored the lead of the visitors six minutes to half time. With defeat staring at them, Pillars resumed the strongly and their efforts yielded dividends on 55 minutes when Namo brought the scores to par on 55 minutes before Bello Kofarmata snatched the winner four minutes from time. Pillars have 10 points, same as leaders Al-Hilal, but the latter have superior goal difference. Not even the outcome of the final fixture can have an influence on the standings as Zesco United have points with Sudanese side, Al-Merrikh at the depth with two points. |
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