Mohammed Baba Ganaru has officially taken the reins as head coach of Nigerian champions, Kano Pillars.

Kano Pillars FC

Kano Pillars and Baba Ganaru agreed to a deal this week and concluded paperwork on Wednesday afternoon in Kano.

Baba Ganaru was officially unveiled at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano around 4pm yesterday.

“We have just concluded talks with Baba Ganaru and we have agreed terms with him and he will be unveiled today at about 4pm. After that he will resume duties immediately with the team,” Kano Pillars spokesman said yesterday.

The board of Kano Pillars chaired by Kabiru Baita wants Baba Ganaru to rebuild the playing personnel after a poor first round in the Glo Premier League in their standards.

Baba Ganaru, who is returning to Pillars on a second stint, said that he is happy and satisfied with the terms with the Nigerian champions.

“I am happy to be back at Kano Pillars, and I am satisfied with the terms offered to me and hopefully we can get the team back on track in the second round,” said Baba Ganaru.

Baba Ganaru quit Kano Pillars in November 2013 to join Nasarawa United despite leading them to the league title that year and he cited a lack of respect from the Sai Masu Gida.

He was replaced by former Enyimba coach, Okey Emordi, who was fired earlier this month following a string of poor results in the league and Cup competitions.

Baba Ganaru has now served Nasarawa United his resignation letter as he joins Kano Pillars, who are ninth in the league standings and nine points behind leaders Sunshine Stars.