Any time Kano Pillars visit Rivers United in Nigeria’s top flight league, it is always an occasion that brings hundreds of members of the Northern community in the city of Port Harcourt to the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in the heart of the city.
Sunday’s Match Day 21 clash between both sides had an extra dimension to it as it was Pillars striker Nyima Nekabari Nwagua’s first appearance in front of his own people in 24 months.
Tens of family members and well wishers thronged the stadium, donning the Number 28 jersey of the ‘Ogoni Man’.
Although Nwagua’s effort was ultimately not enough to earn his team a result against Rivers United, the burly striker did enough to draw sporadic applause from his supporters on the day.
“It feels good playing in front of your people and I want to use this opportunity to thank all my fans; my brothers and sisters that came all out to support me,” began Nwagua to www.npfl.ng
“I want them to know that despite the fact that we lost, we really appreciate the fact that they turned out to support me today. I’m grateful to them.”
