Kano Pillars have suspended coach Abdu Maikaba after his critical comments against the management of the NPFL club.
Maikaba blasted the club management for lack of professionalism.
The Kano club have as a result put former stars Ahmed Yaro Yaro and Jangora Ahmed in temporary charge.
Pillars are ninth on the NPFL table with 44 points from 32 games, far removed from title-chasing pack.