Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Kano Pillars have appointed Daniel Ogunmodede as the team’s new technical adviser.
In a post on its X handle on Friday, the Kano-based side, also known as Sai Masu Gida, said Ogunmodede’s appointment is ahead of the 2026/2027 campaign, which begins in August.
“We’ve reached an agreement to appoint Daniel Ogunmodede (Ijaball) as our new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 football season,” the club wrote. “Welcome to Kano, and the Sai Masu Gida family are happy to have you with us!”
The 46-year-old gaffer, popularly known as Ijaball, signed a two-year contract with the club side and is joining them from Ogun-based outfit Remo Stars, a team he led to a maiden NPFL title in the 2024/25 season.
Ogunmodede has been with Remo Stars for about a decade. He joined them as an assistant coach. In 2020, he became their coach and guided the club to NPFL promotion.
He helped them finish third and second for some seasons, earning Remo Stars a place in continental football before eventually helping them to the domestic crown in the 2024/25 season.
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We’ve reached an agreement to appoint Daniel Ogunmodede (Ijaball) as our new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 football season.
Welcome to Kano and the Sai Masu Gida family are happy to have you with us!
Isma’eel Abba Tangalashi, Media Director, Kano Pillars FC.
— Kano Pillars FC (@pillarsfc) July 3, 2026
But Ogunmodede left the club last season. Remo’s fortunes faltered last term as they were relegated from the Nigerian top flight.
The new Kano Pillars technical adviser is one of the assistant coaches with the Super Eagles and works with Coach Eric Chelle.
He is taking over from Muhammad Babaganaru, whose contract with the club ended at the conclusion of the season.
Thank You, Coach Muhammad Babaganaru
Kano Pillars FC expresses its sincere appreciation to our former Technical Adviser, Muhammad Babaganaru, whose contract with the club officially came to an end at the conclusion of the season. pic.twitter.com/wGEceYm3jl
— Kano Pillars FC (@pillarsfc) July 3, 2026
“We thank Coach Babaganaru for his dedication, commitment and service throughout his time with Sai Masu Gida. We wish him success and the very best in his future endeavours,” Kano Pillars wrote in a post on their X handle while announcing Babaganaru’s departure.
Garo Appointed Kano Pillars Chair
Meanwhile, the Kano State Government has appointed Ahmad Garo as the Chairman of Kano Pillars Football Club.
Garo, a seasoned football administrator with experience in governance, club management, and player development, had served the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as FIFA Connect Manager, U-23 Team Administrator, and Coordinator of the Home-Based Super Eagles.
He holds FIFA and CAF certifications in Club Management, Safety and Security, and Sports Management.
Following his appointment, Garo pledged to focus on professional management, transparency, youth development, and building a financially sustainable Kano Pillars that can compete at home and abroad.
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