The 2019 Federation Cup finalists Kano Pillars and Niger Tornadoes played out a 1-1 draw on Thursday as they rounded off their preparation for the new season with a friendly game at Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.
Afeez Nosir gave the Ikon Allah Boys the lead just after the hour-mark but Pillars fought back and got a late equaliser to avoid defeat ahead of their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season opener at home to Rivers United this weekend.
Tornadoes and Pillars were involved in a crunch clash three months ago for the Federation Cup and it was the latter that emerged victorious after penalties.