Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved a refreshed management board for Kano Pillars Football Club, spotlighting the appointment of former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa as the club’s General Manager, in a strategic move to strengthen the team ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign .
The decision announced Friday by Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa follows extensive consultations with football stakeholders and concludes the tenure of the previous one-year board. Most members were retained, with strategic new appointments aimed at revitalizing the club .
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🔹 Ahmed Musa’s Return: A Boost to the NPFL
Musa, one of Nigeria’s most decorated footballers, rejoined Kano Pillars his boyhood club for the 2024/25 NPFL season, after stints in Europe and Asia . His return significantly raised the club’s profile:
• In his first four matches, Musa scored three goals and provided two assists, including a brace in a thrilling 4–3 win over Enugu Rangers .
• His comeback inspired high-caliber players like Brown Ideye and even current Super Eagles stars like Alex Iwobi and Maduka Okoye to consider playing in the NPFL .
• Musa had already made a memorable return the previous season, netting a brace in a 2–0 victory over Sunshine Stars .
Beyond boosting on-field performance, Musa’s presence has rekindled fan passion and attracted significant attention to the league .
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🔹 Strategic Vision for the Club
As General Manager, Musa will be at the helm of the club’s operations, bridging the gap between administrative leadership and on-field excellence a blend of global experience and local insight. Governor Yusuf emphasized the move is “to blend administrative competence with football experience… to inspire
players, attract investment, and rekindle supporters’ enthusiasm”
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🔹 Outlook for the 2025/26 Season
With Musa joining a strong board and Kano Pillars aiming to build on their 9th-place finish last season , expectations are high. The club hopes Musa’s leadership on and off the pitch will drive better results, strengthen its brand, and solidify its standing in Nigerian football.
