Kano Pillars Football Club has officially appointed Daniel Ogunmodede, widely known as “Ijaball,” as its new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Premier League season. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the club’s Media Director, Isma’eel Tangalashi.
Appointment Part of Restructuring
According to the statement, Ogunmodede’s appointment is part of an ongoing restructuring effort aimed at strengthening the technical bench and improving team performance in both domestic and continental competitions. The club described his arrival as a key step in its ambition to return to top contention in the NPFL and restore its competitive edge.
Ogunmodede Replaces Muhammad Babaganaru
Ogunmodede, former coach of Remo Stars, replaces Muhammad Babaganaru. Kano Pillars finished 15th last season with 48 points from 38 matches, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Club’s Ambitions for New Season
The management expressed confidence that Ogunmodede’s experience and leadership would drive the club’s resurgence. The 2026/2027 season preparations are already underway, with the club aiming to improve on its disappointing previous campaign.
