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Enyimba fumble, Kano Pillars defeat Wikki Tourist to boost Caf Champions League hopes

The Nigerian elite division sides suffered contrasting fortunes in the race to qualify for Africa’s premier club competition

Kano Pillars’ drive for a ticket to next year’s Caf Champions League received a massive boost as they silenced Wikki Tourist 1-0 on Monday evening.

With Akwa United already confirmed as Nigerian champions – which guaranteed them one of the two tickets to the African club competition – five Nigerian clubs stay in contention for the last berth.

Having lost 1-0 to Kwara United in their last time out, Sai Masu Gida returned to winning ways with a last-gasp triumph over the Bauchi-based visitors.