Ali Muhammad, Kano Pillars goalkeeper, has died at the age of 50 years.
The former Taraba FC goalkeeper trainer died on Monday at his house in Brigade
Quarters in Kano City after a brief illness.
He
has since been buried, according to the Islamic rites in Kano.
Ali
Zoof, fondly called by his admirers in his days, joined Sai Masu Gida since its
establishment in 1990 as a goalkeeper and he captained the club between 2000
and 2004.
The late Ali Muhammad during his playing time played with current chief Coach
of Kano Pillars, Kabiru Baleria, head Coach of Junior Kano Pillars Fc Ahmad
Garba Yaro Yaro, Technical adviser of Enugu Rangers FC Imama Amapkabo, Personal
Assistant to the NFF President, Nasiru Jibrin, former Golden Eaglets coach,
Manu Garba, former Kano State governorship candidate ANPP Alh. Al-Amin Ibrahim
Little, Muhammad Musa among others.
The
late Ali also played under notable Nigeria coaches which include Kadiri Ikhana
(MON), Bitrus Bewarang, Oferu Okwonko, Ahmad Abdu Pele among others. He served
under the Head Coach of Super Eagles Salisu Yusuf as a goalkeeper trainer at FC
Taraba.
Meanwhile,
Kano Pillars FC management, players, technical crew and fans have extended
their condolence to the family of Muhammad.
The
club’s media officer, Idris Malikawa said the football family in Kano was
shocked when the news of Ali’s sudden death spread to the town and prayed for
his soul to rest in Jannatul Fridaus.
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