Nwagua, whose side lost to the Pride of Rivers 2-0 away, hinted that Kano Pillars will come out differently when they host Akwa United as they plan to avenge their first leg 1-0 loss in Uyo.

“First of all, I will clear the fact of watching our game, you have to know that sometimes your away strategy is different from home system so watching our game has no difference, we will still maintain our home record and keep our head focused.

“Right now, we are not taking about the one that has passed, we are actually focusing on the one that is coming so his presence has nothing to do with us because we want to win the league title besides he got his 3 points at home so we want to do the same.”

Kano Pillars remain unbeaten at home this season and will face an uphill task when they welcome table toppers Akwa United to the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Sunday.

The ‘bullish’ striker continued with his goal-scoring form on Sunday, as Kano Pillars grabbed a 2-1 win over Wikki Tourists in Bauchi.

Nyima Nwagua was happy to score his 5th goal of the season, after an impressive display in the win against Wikki Tourists on Matchday 17.

In-form Nwagua grabbed his 5th goal of the season, after getting to the end of good cross from David Ebuka, before slamming the ball home past Stanley Nwabili in goal.

“I’m glad we won away from home. This is my 5th goal of the season and I want to help the team with my goals, with my play, with my movements.” Nwagua told Sportlens360.

David Ebuka scored the second goal for Kano Pillars before Stephen Chukwude scored a goal for the home side to make it 2-1.

Kano Pillars are currently second on the NPFL log, same points as leaders, Kwara United and will hope to use their next two games against Heartland and Warri Wolves (both at home) to stay clear on top of the log.