Four-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Kano Pillars have appointed Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede as their new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The club confirmed the appointment in a statement posted on its official X account on Friday, ending speculation over who would take charge of the Sai Masu Gida for the new campaign.
“We’ve reached an agreement to appoint Daniel Ogunmodede (Ijaball) as our new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 football season,” the club announced.
“Welcome to Kano and the Sai Masu Gida family. We are happy to have you with us.”
Ogunmodede, 46, is expected to sign a two-year contract as he begins a new chapter with one of Nigeria’s most successful football clubs.
His appointment follows an impressive spell with Remo Stars, whom he guided to their first-ever NPFL title during the 2024/25 season, ending years of near misses and establishing the Ikenne-based club among the country’s elite.
Widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s brightest young coaches, Ogunmodede stepped down from his role as Technical Adviser of the Sky Blue Stars towards the end of last season after overseeing one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.
In addition to his club achievements, Ogunmodede is a member of the coaching crew of the Super Eagles, where he serves as one of the assistants to head coach Éric Chelle.
His arrival is expected to strengthen Kano Pillars’ ambition of returning to the summit of Nigerian football after falling short of title contention in recent seasons.
The Sai Masu Gida faithful will be hoping Ogunmodede can replicate the success he enjoyed at Remo Stars and restore the former champions to their place among the leading forces in the NPFL.
Kano Pillars are expected to unveil the former Remo Stars boss officially in the coming days as preparations intensify for the 2026/27 league campaign.
