Benin international goalkeeper Serge Obassa has joined Nigerian club Kano Pillars Football Club on a one-season contract.
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side confirmed the transfer on its Instagram account, with Obassa moving after a successful spell at Remo Stars.
Obassa, who was developed in and first made his name in the Beninese league, previously played for AS Cotonou during the 2022-23 season and Buffles du Borgou in 2023-24. He moved to Nigeria in the summer of 2024, beginning a new stage of his career with Remo Stars.
The goalkeeper arrived at Remo Stars in August 2024 and quickly established himself as an important member of the squad. During the 2024-25 campaign, he played a significant role in the club’s NPFL title success, including a notable run of 15 clean sheets in the league.
His performances and consistency earned him a contract extension with Remo Stars in August 2025. The move to Kano Pillars now gives him a fresh challenge while allowing him to remain in a league where he has already demonstrated his ability.
Obassa made his debut for Benin in November 2025 under manager Gernot Rohr. He has two international caps and was included among the goalkeepers selected for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, alongside Marcel Dandjinou and Saturnin Allagbe.
His transfer to Kano Pillars also reunites him with a familiar coach. Daniel Ogunmodede, who worked with Obassa at Remo Stars, is now in charge of the technical side at the club known as the “Sai Masu Gida”.
The move therefore brings together a goalkeeper who has built a strong reputation in Nigeria and a coach who already knows his qualities. Obassa’s arrival continues his development in the country’s top-flight competition, following his title-winning season and his progress at international level with Benin.
Kano Pillars Football Club will now become the second Nigerian side represented by Obassa since he left Benin. His next challenge will be to reproduce the reliability that helped Remo Stars defend their goal so effectively during the 2024-25 NPFL campaign.