Tremendous Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has been appointed as the final supervisor of Nigeria Premier Soccer League (NPFL) aspect Kano Pillars.
The appointment was confirmed in an announcement issued on Friday by the spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
In accordance with the assertion, Musa’s appointment follows a collection of consultations with key soccer stakeholders as a part of broader efforts to reposition the membership forward of the 2025/2026 NPFL season.
Musa, Nigeria’s most capped worldwide with 111 appearances for the Tremendous Eagles, returns to a membership the place he beforehand loved success as a participant. His management and expertise are anticipated to inject renewed vitality into the staff referred to as Sai Masu Gida, which completed eighth within the just-concluded NPFL season.
“The state authorities has permitted the reconstitution of a brand new administration board for Kano Pillars Soccer Membership following the expiration of the outgoing board’s one-year tenure. This transfer is geared toward strengthening the staff’s construction and bettering efficiency within the upcoming season,” the assertion reads.
Kano Pillars is presently with out a substantive head coach following the resignation of Usman Abdallah, and Musa’s first process as GM might contain overseeing an important teaching appointment.
Musa’s management credentials are undisputed, together with turning into the primary Nigerian to attain in two FIFA World Cups (2014 and 2018).
The information of Musa’s appointment has drawn widespread congratulations. Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad wrote on X (previously Twitter):
“Governor Abba Kabir of Kano State has appointed our famend footballer @AhmedMusa718 as the brand new Normal Supervisor of Kano Pillars FC. Congratulations, Amadu.”
