Daniel Ogunmodede. Credit: CAF
Four-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Kano Pillars, have appointed Super Eagles assistant coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, as their new Technical Adviser ahead of the 2026/2027 season, on a two-year deal, Saturday PUNCH reports.
The club confirmed the appointment in a statement 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. Welcome to Kano and the Sai Masu Gida family. We are happy to have you with us,” the club announced.
The 46-year-old, popularly known as Ijaball, holds a UEFA B Licence and joins Pillars on the back of an impressive spell with Remo Stars, whom he guided to their first-ever NPFL title during the 2024-2025 season, ending years of near misses for the Ikenne-based club.
