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JUST IN: Kano Pillars team manager, Kabiru Baleria, dies at 57

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 Doctor’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.

Ifedayo Ogunyemi

Ifedayo O. Ogunyemi‎ Senior Reporter, Nigerian Tribune ogunyemiifedayo@gmail.com

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