Former Super Eagles assistant coach Daniel Amokachi and Nasarawa coach Babaganaru are the front runners to replace sacked Okey Emordi.
The new five-man Pillars board led by Kabiru Baita are expected to name a replacement for Emordi this week.
Amokachi has been linked with several local clubs since Stephen Keshi dropped him as his assistant in the national team.
Before he joined the national team setup as coach, the ex-Everton star has handled Nasarawa United and Enyimba.
Babaganaru, on the other hand, led Pillars to win two successive league championships before he was eased out by former Pillars boss Abba Yola.
He worked for several years as an assistant coach at Pillars as well.
“Amokachi has already been in touch with one or two of the people who will influence the decision on a new coach for Pillars. He also seems to enjoy the confidence of one or two of those on the new board, but it is left to be seen if he can go on well with them when it comes to the crunch.”
This is contrary to Amokachi saying privately he is not interested in the job.
Babaganaru is in his second year as coach of Nasarawa, but it is yet to be ascertained if he is enjoying his time there or even if he wishes to return to Pillars after the acrimonious manner he was sent packing two seasons ago.
Officials though told AfricanFootball.com that the new board may call for applications even though the time is short as the league will resume after a two-week break.
The Management of Kano Pillars FC yesterday announced the sack of the club’s technical adviser, Okey Emordi, with immediate effect.