Niger Tornadoes secured a hard-fought point against Kano Pillars in an entertaining NPFL Matchday 35 encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The match saw a dramatic exchange of goals early in the second half, with Rabiu Ali canceling out Mubarak Sani's own goal.

Kano Pillars dominated the early stages of the game, with Rabiu Ali (Pele) playing a key role in their attacking build-ups. The hosts were awarded a penalty in the 29th minute after a foul by the Tornadoes defense, but Mustapha Ibrahim Yuga's spot kick was heroically saved by Yusuf Mohammed.

The match ended 1-1, with both teams sharing the spoils. Yusuf Mohammed's sublime goalkeeping display was the highlight of the match, as he once again proved his worth between the sticks.

The result means Niger Tornadoes have drawn their last three matches consecutively, rising to 11th place on the log with 45 points.