Kano Pillars head coach, Usman Abdallah is optimistic his side will cope with the absence of some of their key players against Shooting Stars.
The Sai Masu will be without eight key players for the game.
Captain Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Zulkifilu Muhammed, and Sudais Ali Baba are all sidelined with injuries.
Rabiu Ali, Nelson Abiam and Aminu Adam Sani are still on international duty.
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Dependable center-back Habibu Yakubu is suspended for the game.
“Playing without our key players such as Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Rabiu Ali, and others is a big miss. It’s not easy for any team, including us. However, I believe the younger players have learned a lot from their seniors, and this is their chance to show their quality,” Abdallah told the club’s media.
Despite the challenges, the experienced tactician highlighted the positive influence of the senior players on the team.
“The only positive thing is the impact the senior players have had on the younger ones. I believe this will help them against Shooting Stars. They have to step up and prove themselves on Saturday,” he added.
By Adeboye Amosu
