Ubong Friday Joins Kano Pillars Ahead of New NPFL Season
Kano Pillars have completed the signing of experienced winger Ubong Friday from Rivers United as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
The former Akwa United player joins the four-time NPFL champions after several impressive seasons with Rivers United, where he established himself as one of the league’s most reliable attacking players.
Ubong Friday is expected to add pace, creativity and experience to the Kano Pillars attack as new Technical Adviser Daniel Ogunmodede builds his squad for the new campaign.
A league title winner with Akwa United, Friday brings valuable top-flight experience and is expected to play a key role as Sai Masu Gida aim to challenge for honours this season.
The winger is one of several new arrivals at Kano Pillars following the appointment of Ogunmodede, who officially resumed duties after leaving Remo Stars.
The 46-year-old coach has already begun preparations for the new season, with the NPFL scheduled to kick off on August 28.
Kano Pillars have also signed defender Tarabina Biweribo from Plateau United, goalkeeper Abdallah Sulaiman from Katsina United, left-back Oloye Felix from Niger Tornadoes, midfielder Abdulraheem Shola from Kwara United, centre-back Tejiri Emonena from Warri Wolves, defensive midfielder Zayyad Musa and goalkeeper Efevwerha Joke from Warri Wolves.
The new signings underline the club’s ambition to compete for the NPFL title, with supporters hoping Ogunmodede can lead Kano Pillars back to the top of Nigerian football.
For Ubong Friday, the move marks a fresh challenge as he begins a new chapter with one of Nigeria’s most successful football clubs.
