The 2nd edition of the prestigious Ahlan pre season tournament , officially kick off with the opening match played in the traditional Sanni Abacha Stadium, Kofor mata.
The host state team Kano pillars battled South South militant Delta Force on the first day of the competition.
Kano pillars and Delta Force of Asaba settled for a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Ahlan cup
Kano pillars started on a high note as they showed good character of play and tactics amongst themselves.
While Delta Force did not fail to impress the fans with good techniques of Play.
Both teams where specular in their own ways, as it was an interesting opening match of very confident teams. Kano pillars quick transition from defence to Attack was conspicuously missing in the opening match of Ahlan pre season Tournament. As both teams ended the match in a stalemate .
Matches will continue today as two matches will be played at the Sanni Abacha stadium while cynosure FC will tackle yobe dessert at the Kano Pillars stadium by 2pm.