Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa made a triumphant return for Kano Pillars, scoring a decisive late goal to secure a 2-1 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday.
The Nigerian football star, who had been sidelined for two games due to an undisclosed injury, proved his mettle in the dying moments of the game.
Pillars took the lead in the 30th minute through Raheem Alasan, only for Aliyu Mohammed to level the score for the visitors in the 60th minute.
However, Musa, demonstrating his experience and poise under pressure, netted his sixth goal of the season in the 90th minute, spark Pillars’ charge at the top of the table.
Musa’s return could not have come at a better time for Kano Pillars, as the former Leicester City star continues to make an impact on the domestic scene after returning to the club earlier this year.
In Ikenne, Sunshine Stars celebrated their first win under new head coach Abubakar Bala, edging out El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0. Promise Awosanmi scored the crucial goal in the 85th minute, sealing a vital victory for the hosts.
This win marked a promising start for Bala, who took charge earlier this month, and gives Sunshine Stars a morale boost as they aim for a strong second half of the season.
Musa’s heroics, coupled with Sunshine Stars’ resurgence, spotlight an exciting weekend in Nigerian football as local clubs continue to battle for supremacy in the league.
With the January transfer window approaching, Nigerian football fans are also keen to see if more Nigerian stars like Musa can make significant contributions at home or abroad.
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