The club, in a statement, described the move as necessary to improve results and reposition the team. Pillars have recorded just two wins, two draws, and four losses in their first eight matches, results the management called disappointing.

Former team captain and Assistant Coach, Gambo Muhammad, will now lead the technical team alongside Goalkeeping Coach Suleiman Shuaibu. Junior Pillars’ Coach, Garzali Muhammad, will join the interim setup on a temporary basis.

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The decision comes amid growing pressure following the team’s 2–1 loss to newly promoted Barau FC and recent NPFL sanctions due to crowd trouble. The club was fined ₦9.5 million, handed a three-point and three-goal deduction, and ordered to play 10 home games in Katsina behind closed doors.

Currently bottom of the league table after nine matches, Pillars are battling to turn around their faltering campaign.

Source: Punch