THE Kano Pillars team manager, Kabiru Baleria, has been confirmed
He died on Tuesday at the age of 57 years.
Confirming the development to the Nigerian Tribune, Pillars spokesman, Rilwanu Malikawa Garu, said Baleria died in Kano after after a protracted illness.
He, however, added that Baleria would soon be buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
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Information available on the team’s website stated that Baleria died on Tuesday evening at Doctorā€™s clinic in Bompai quarters in Kano Municipality.
Baleria is survived by his wife, six children and many relatives.
Late Baleria was a former National team player and previously among the coaches at the U-17 level and the U-20 national team.