Ahmed Musa continued his impressive form in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL following his return to Kano Pillars.
The pacy winger was instrumental to Kano Pillars 1-1 draw against Kwara United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Sunday with Musa contributing an assist.
Four minutes after the interval, Adeshina Gata gave Kwara United the lead.
Three minutes before the hour, Musa set up Mohammed Zulkifilu for Usman Abdallah’s team’s equalising goal.
After four games for Sai Masu Gida, the forward has now recorded three goals and two assists.
The Remo Stars defeated Bendel Insurance 1-0 in Ikenne to reclaim the top spot.
Two minutes prior to halftime, Ghanaian forward Dela Akorki scored the game-winning goal.
Usman Abass scored the game-winning goal late in the first half as El-kanemi Warriors defeated former champions Enyimba 1-0 in Maiduguri.
At Ijebu Ode, Sunshine Stars defeated Nasarawa United 1-0 thanks to a goal from Olufemi Opeoluwa.
Heartland was defeated 1-0 by Bayelsa United at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa.
During the evening, Rabiu Abdullahi’s goal in the 54th minute split the two teams.
Matchday 8 games will continue on Monday with four games with Ikorodu City hosting Lobi Stars while League leader, Rivers United will be on the road against Niger Tornadoes.
Rangers will be hoping to claim their first away win when they travel to Uyo to take on Akwa United.
Shooting Stars will be at home to host Katsina United.
MATCHDAY 8 NPFL FULL RESULTS
Kano Pillars 1-1 Kwara Utd
Sunshine Stars 1-0 Nasarawa Utd
Abia Warriors 3-1 Plateau Utd
Remo Stars 1-0 Bendel Insurance
Bayelsa Utd 1-0 Heartland
El-Kanemi 1-0 Enyimba
