Kano Pillars will begin their title defense when the league begins on Sunday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.
Ahead of the kickoff of the Ardova Handball Premier League, the Head Coach of Kano Pillars HC Solomon Yola, has roared that his team is ready for the challenge.
Kano Pillars will begin their title defense when the league begins on Sunday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.
Kano Pillars first game is against Rima Strikers on Sunday.
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'We are prepared for the League'
Yola said his side was eager to add to the three Premier League titles it has already won and that the players were always willing to give it their all.
To give them the necessary exposure, he said that two young players have been added to his team. He also expressed hope that they will be able to make a difference when the going gets tough in competitions.
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He said, "We have been preparing, the boys are coming up and doing very well in training, we know the task ahead as the defending champions
"I don't think we lack anything, preparation are going and the government just came in and trying to settle down but the governor being a sports lover person, I think we will have a support from him. We are looking forward to the support of the governor.
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"The first phase is in Benin and the second phase is going to be in Lagos. We have to do our things and do our job, we are prepared for this year's league"
Other Fixtures
The opening game will feature Delta Force vs. Imo Grasshoppers, Niger United vs. Confluence Stars, Rima Queens vs. Bayelsa Queens, Safety Shooters vs. Benue Buffaloes, Seasiders Babes vs. Defender Babes, Kano Pillars vs. Rima Strikers, and Rima Strikers vs. Kano Pillars.
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Other matches include those between Plateau Peacocks and Bendel Dynamos, Lagos Seasiders and Tojemarine Academy, Safety Babes vs. Benue Queens, D. Defenders vs. Correctional Boys, and Bendel Dynamos vs. Police Machine.
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