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Kano Pillars 0 Niger Tornadoes 0 (4-3 on penalties): Sai Masu Gida break jinx to win 2019 Federation Cup

The Ikon Allah Boys were unable to stop their Northern rivals from their maiden cup success

Kano Pillars have emerged as the champions of the 2019 Federation Cup after they beat Niger Tornadoes 4-3 on penalties at the Ahmadu Bellow Stadium, Kaduna on Sunday.

Teams had played out a barren draw in regulation time before Pillars won the ensuing penalty kicks.

Sai Masu Gida had lost the 2018 final to Enugu Rangers, but they made sure lighting did not strike the second time as they snatched a narrow win over their northern rivals this time around.