Heartland, Pillar share points in Aba, Enyimba, 3SC battle
Hard fighting Kano Pillars held Heartland of Owerri to a 1-1 draw at the Enyimba international stadium in the Nigeria Professional Premier League on Saturday.
Pillars incidentally in what could appear like a business minded approach shot into the lead in the 29th minute thanks to Ibrahim Mustapha despite having minimal possession compared Heartland put statistically at 52% to 48%.
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Pillars maintained the tempo and it took Heartland entire duration of the match to level up in the first minute of added time to arrest what was apparently leading to a defeat.
Heartland have only managed a victory in six matches achieved last year against Remo Stars, otherwise the team has lost three matches with two draws.
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Pillars on their part have drawn two matches, won three and lost one against Niger Toranadores late last year. Heartland will be looking forward to picking a point when they confront Lobi Stars next while Pillars host Sunshine Stars.
Enyimba and visiting 3SC are currently slogging it out at the same venue.