Ikorodu Utd's Onyelonu leaves Pillars camp for Wikki

 

By Rasaq Oboirien

IKORODU United striker, Chinedu Onyelonu has left Kano Pillars pre-season camp in Ijebu-Ode to join Baba Ganaru's Wikki Tourists, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

Onyelonu who has been with the Sai Masu Gida team pre-season camping played in their 0-0 draw against Sunshine Stars.

An inside source revealed that: "He been dropped by coach Kadiri Ikhana as the gaffer said Onyelonu didn't meet his standard.

"So he and a few others were decamped allowing the Edo-born coach to concentrate on the team as the new season kick-off is less than 20 days away."

But as at this (Wednesday) morning another source informed that the striker is now training with CAF Confederation Cup flag-bearers Wikki Tourists of Bauchi.

The Ganaru's team are in Kaduna for the Shehu Dikki Pre-Season Cup which kicks today, December 30.

"Onyelonu is now with Wikki Tourist. I can't be exact if he was dropped by Ikhana, the little I know is that he left saying Ganaru showed in him.

Recall the 'Oga Boys' were relegated at the end of last season after claiming 32points from seven wins and 11 draws.

Pillars zoom to Gold Cup semi-final

GOLD Cup Pre-season defending champions, Kano Pillars Football Club have booked their place in the semi-finals of the tournament.
The Sai Maisu Gida side defeated Niger Tornadoes Football Club 1-0 to secure a semi-final spot. 
A resilient team effort was required from Kano Pillars to overcome enterprising Tornadoes who gained better ball possession but were shy in front of goal
Adamu Muhammed, 31st minutes strike ensured the Sai Masu Gida side advanced to the semi final to cap a remarkable run. 
Pillars recorded 8 points from four games, while FC Ebedei garnered 7 points from same number of games. MFM have 6 points from three matches with a decisive game at hand against Tornadoes to be played on Wednesday.