Nasarawa yesterday rewrote the history books when they defeated home team Kano Pillars 2-1 to end a 12-year unbeaten home run by Pillars at the Sani Abacha Stadium.

Pillars last lost 2-1 to Julius Berger at home in the league on June 21, 2003.

Ex-Pillars forward Munir Ubale opened the scoring in the 12th minute off Eugene Salami’s assist to stun the home fans.

Four minutes later, Eagles new invitee Yaro Bature doubled the Lafia team’s lead.

Skipper Rabiu Ali scored for Pillars in the 46th minute to make it 2-1. Nasarawa United started well with Ifeanyi Nweke forced goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai to make a big save in the seventh minute.

Pillars striker Gambo Mohammed, returned to action when he replaced Eneji Otekpa in the 67th minute.