Why I Returned To Kano Pillars – Ahmed Musa

Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has finally disclosed why he decided to rejoin his former club Kano Pillars.

Pillars on Tuesday confirmed that Musa, 28, has rejoined them having signed a deal until the end of the season.

The forward’s agreement includes a clause that allows him to leave when and if he can find a club in Europe. He had been a free agent since leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in October.

Speaking on the move, the former Leicester, CSKA forward told BBC Sport Africa “Anything that improves the image of Nigerian football is something that I strive to embark on and Kano Pillars holds a special place in my heart.

“It’s the team that helped me become the professional footballer I am today, so this is more than just football but a very strong bond.”

During his first spell with Pillars, Musa scored 18 goals to finish as top scorer in the 2009/10 NPFL season.

Musa made a cameo appearance for the Eagles in their 3-0 win over Lesotho in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos last month.