Kano Pillars don complete the signing of Shola Abdulraheem on free transfer from Kwara United, as the talented midfielder don sign two-year contract wey go keep am for the club till 2028.
The arrival of the midfielder na another big step for Daniel Ogunmodede as e dey rebuild Sai Masu Gida after eight first-team players waka comot when their contracts expire at the end of last season, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Shola Abdulraheem Go Boost Kano Pillars Midfield
For Pillars, this signing go add quality, experience and versatility to the squad as dem dey prepare for a new era under former Remo Stars coach, Daniel Ogunmodede.
Abdulraheem join the four-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions after spending the last three seasons with Kwara United, where e prove say na one of the club’s most reliable midfielders.
The 23-year-old fit play as central midfielder, attacking midfielder, and even for left wing. Plenty people know am because of him football intelligence, hard work and the way e fit adjust to different positions anytime him team need am.
Him versatility go give Ogunmodede more options as Kano Pillars continue to reshape the squad ahead of the new NPFL season.
The midfielder na another important addition to a team wey get one mission—to return to the top of Nigerian football after dem struggle against relegation throughout last season.
E Dey Leave Ilorin as History Maker
Abdulraheem dey leave Kwara United after playing important role for one of the biggest moments in the club’s history.
E be part of the Kwara United team wey win the 2025 President Federation Cup, helping the Harmony Boys lift their first major trophy after dem beat Abakaliki FC for the final wey happen for Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.
That victory still remain one of the biggest achievements for the Ilorin-based club, and Abdulraheem play him own part as the team make history.
Him football journey don show resilience and steady growth. E first join the Harmony Boys from ABS FC on free transfer for 2019 before e move go Wikki Tourists ahead of the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season to look for fresh opportunity.
Halfway into that season, e move go Niger Tornadoes where e finish the campaign before deciding to return to Kwara United, despite interest from several NPFL clubs.
That decision later pay off as e reunite with the Harmony Boys and help dem write one of the greatest chapters for the club by winning the President Federation Cup.
Now, after another successful spell for Ilorin, Abdulraheem don leave as free agent to begin another chapter of him career with Kano Pillars.
Sai Masu Gida fans go dey hope say the experienced midfielder go play big role as the club push to compete well under Daniel Ogunmodede for the 2026/27 season.
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Last Updated on July 21, 2026 8:51 pm by Hitvibz Media
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