NIGERIA’S Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, was awarded the Man of the Match on Matchday 26 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
Musa’s performance was instrumental in the Sai Masu Gida’s 1-0 victory over Akwa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Rabiu Ali netted the decisive goal in the 84th minute, converting a penalty after an Akwa United defender committed a foul inside the 18-yard box.
Musa, Nigeria’s all-time leading FIFA World Cup goal scorer, played beyond expectations, dictating the tempo of the game with his skill, vision and leadership.
However, His overall impact was undeniable, earning him the ‘Man of the Match’ award through a majority vote by members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano State chapter.
Musa’s influence in Kano Pillars FC’s campaign has been remarkable, despite rejoining the club weeks after the season had begun and missing six matches due to injury.
He expressed confidence that Kano will secure another victory in their upcoming clash against reigning champions Rangers International.
The win extends Kano Pillars FC’s unbeaten run to four matches and sees them climb to 6th place on the log with 39 points from 26 matches.
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