Nigerian internationals, Ahmed Musa and Sheu Abdullahi, have rejoined Kano Pillars on short-term contracts for the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season.
The players were pictured at the training ground of the former champions on Thursday, October 3, ahead of their match-day five home game against Sunshine Stars.
The club said via X on Friday: “Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi, Nazir Laja, and the rest of the squad trained ahead of NPFL 2024/25 Matchday 5 clash against Sunshine Stars this weekend.”
Musa, 31, is returning to Pillars for the third time, having previously played for them between 2009 and 2021. Abdullahi, a defensive midfielder, will be featuring for Pillars for the second time, having played for them in 2012.
Both players have been without clubs since early 2023. Musa terminated his contract with Turkish club Sivasspor in February, while Abdullahi has been unattached since January.
The head of competitions for the NPFL, Sunday Obaseki, confirmed the players’ return to the Nigerian topflight.
“Yes, he can be registered. Ahmed Musa will be on the Transfer Matching System, so he won’t have a problem,” Obaseki said.
