DONE DEAL: Kano Pillars Sign Midfield Maestro Shola Abdulraheem on Free Transfer
Kano Pillars have pulled off a major domestic transfer coup by securing the signature of central midfielder Shola Abdulraheem on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Kwara United.
The 23-year-old midfield general has penned a two-year contract that will keep him with the four-time NPFL champions through to 2028.
Key Transfer Highlights
Player: Shola Abdulraheem (Age: 23)
From: Kwara United (Free Agent)
To: Kano Pillars
Contract Duration: 2 Years (Until 2028)
Primary Positions: Central Midfield, Attacking Midfield, Left Wing
A Crucial Piece in Ogunmodede’s Rebuild
Shola’s arrival forms a key cornerstone of head coach Daniel Ogunmodede’s squad overhaul at Sai Masu Gida.
Following the departure of eight first-team players whose contracts expired at the end of last season, the Kano-based giants moved swiftly to add technical quality and tactical dynamism to their central core.
Known for his remarkable versatility, Shola excels across multiple tactical roles—whether operating as an expansive attacking midfielder, a disciplined central engine, or shifting out wide to the left wing.
His intelligence in possession, range of passing, and ability to break lines offer Kano Pillars vital creative solutions as they aim to return to the top tier of Nigerian football.
President Federation Cup Hero Begins New Chapter
Abdulraheem departs Kwara United after three influential seasons in Ilorin, where he carved his name into the club’s history books.
He was a key starter in the memorable 2025 President Federation Cup run, helping the Ilorin Boys defeat Abakaliki FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos to lift their first-ever major silverware.
Now entering the peak years of his career, the former ABS FC youth product embarks on a fresh chapter in Kano as Pillars construct their next championship-contending team.
