JUST IN: Pillars beat Rangers in seven-goal thriller with four first-half goals

Kano Pillars delivered a stunning performance in Enugu, defeating defending champions Rangers International 4-3 in a thrilling Nigeria Premier Football League midweek clash.

Pillars, smarting from their 2-0 loss to Akwa United last weekend, came out with renewed purpose and dominated the first half.

Rabiu Ali opened the scoring from the spot in the 15th minute, converting his third goal of the season after Ahmed Musa’s cross was handled by a Rangers defender.