Kano Pillars axe 10 players

Nigeria Champions Kano Pillars have released 10 players ahead of the new season including Nazifi Ammani.

Among the other players laid off are Bello Musa Kofarmata, Kingsley Udoh and Kabiru Umar.

Fullback Ammani has endured long-term injuries in the last two seasons, same as former Enugu Rangers and Heartland striker Kabiru Umar.

Pillars, who will represent Nigeria in the 2015 CAF Champions League alongside Enyimba, have signed several other players including Nasarawa winger Tony Edjomareigwe, Samuel Tswanya from Bayelsa United and Christian Obiozor of Enugu Rangers.