Kano Pillars BC

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Kano Pillars
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Leagues Nigerian Premier League
ArenaKano State Sports Council
Location Kano, Nigeria

Kano Pillars Basketball Club is a Nigerian basketball club based in Kano. The team plays in the Nigerian Premier League and holds the record for most championships with seven titles. [1] The team has regularly played in the FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup, winning bronze in 1985 and 1987.

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Honours

Nigerian Premier League

FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup

In African competitions

FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup (9 appearances)

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References

  1. "Kano Pillars basketball, News, Roster, Rumors, Stats, Awards, Transactions, Details-afrobasket".