Kano Pillars secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Ranchers Bees in Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter, moving up to second place on the standings.

Yahaya Ibrahim scored the decisive goal in the 75th minute from the penalty spot to hand the hosts all three points.

Ranchers Bees were forced to play the final stages with 10 men after Mohammed Rabiu Zulkifilu received a red card in the 63rd minute.

The victory lifted Kano Pillars into second place following Saturday’s fixtures.

In another encounter, Doma United and Barau FC played out a goalless draw, with both sides settling for a point.