NPFL 25: NPFL Confirms Musa, Abdullahi Return To Kano Pillars

NPFL 25: NPFL Confirms Musa, Abdullahi Return To Kano Pillars

 Precious Oham

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, head of competitions, Sunday Obaseki has confirmed the return of Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi to the Nigerian topflight, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Super Eagles captain is in contention to make his third debut for former champions Kano Pillars when they host Sunshine Stars in an NPFL Match day 5 fixture at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina on Sunday. Musa and Nigeria midfielder Abdullahi rejoined the ‘Sai Masu Gida’ on short-term contracts for the 2024/25 season. Both players were pictured at the training ground of the former champions on Thursday, preparatory to their home game against the Owena Whales. According to Obaseki, "Yes, he can be registered. Ahmed Musa will be on the Transfer Matching System, so he won’t have a problem." Musa and Abdullahi will be seen as key additions to coach Usman Abdallah’s squad following their inconsistent start to the season, winning just one of their opening four games, leaving them 14th on the table with four points. The 31-year-old Musa is rejoining Kano Pillars for a third stint after featuring for them between 2009/10 and 2021. Abdullahi, on the other hand, will be featuring for Pillars for the second time, having played for them in 2012. The defensive midfielder has been without a club since January 2023, while Musa also terminated his contract with Turkish club Sivasspor in February. Although the NPFL 2024/25 summer transfer window has closed, the Super Eagles duo walked into the squad as free agents.