Former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, grabbed all the headlines at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo after making his second appearance for Kano Pillars in the the 2024/2025 NPFL following his long spell in foreign leagues, Completesports.com reports.
Although Musa’s dazzling runs and incisive play could not prevent Akwa United from securing their first win of the season, he was still the centre of attraction after the final whistle.
Endurance Ebedebiri and Friday Apolos scored in each half of the pulsating game to give the Promise Keepers much-needed relief in their campaign.
Immediately after the final whistle, some fans surged onto the pitch to hug the former Super Eagles winger.
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Musa appeared to enjoy the attention, as he was seen shaking hands, embracing, smiling, and greeting the fans who surrounded him on the pitch and lifting him up as their national team legend.
It took the efforts of a Kano Pillars official to return to the pitch and escort the smiling Musa away from the crowd, with the diminutive winger sprinting off to the dressing room.
“We love this guy (Musa), he’s humble. Others would have come here with bodyguards or been afraid to engage with the fans, some of whom came just to see him,” a fan who identified himself simply as Umoh said.
Musa wore the captain’s armband, even though Rabiu Ali, the official team captain, was also on the pitch.
By Sab Osuji in Uyo
