Usman Abdullahi has emerged the hot favourite to take over the position of technical adviser at Kano Pillars.
Abdullahi guided Katsina United to the NPFL two seasons ago.
Abdullahi Maikaba resigned from the position towards the end of last season.
Coach Ahmed Garba Yaro Yaro was installed as a replacement on an interim basis after Maikaba left the post.
Kano Pillars chairman, Alhaji Babangida Umar Little declared the position vacant this week.
Little urged qualified and competent candidates to apply for the top job.
The new technical adviser is expected to be announced before the end of the week.