By John Egbokhan

Emotions will certainly run wild this weekend as Coach Mohammed Babaganaru comes face to face with his former team, Nasarawa United, who this weekend, play Kano Pillars at the Sani Aacha Stadium in Kano.

Since taking over the reins of power from Okey Emordi, Babaganaru has improved the fortunes of the reigning champions, who are now in the fifth position with 37 points, eight less than toppers Enyimba.

Until the midweek’s 1-0 loss to Enyimba in Aba, Pillars under Babaganaru had enjoyed a six-match unbeaten streak, a no mean feat to achieve in such a short time of being in charge of a team that have won three titles in the last three years.

And still licking the wounds of their loss in Aba, Pillars would be keen to bounce back with a resounding victory against Nasarawa United in front of their ever-boisterous fans, who will surely throng the stadium to cheer their darling side to a rousing home win.

And for Babaganaru, it promises to be an emotional reunion with his former teammates, who he left just about a month ago after Emordi was shown the way out by the Pillars management. Noted for his close relationship with his players, it is not in doubt that Babaganaru shares some kind of kindred spirit with his former Nasarawa players, who would be happy to reunite with their coach in such an unfamiliar situation.

But even as Pillars seek maximum points against their opponents, it seems that the celebrations by Babaganaru would be muted tomorrow as he confronts his former boys in an emotional reunion.