{"id":195483,"date":"2026-02-19T22:58:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T21:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ahmed-musa-returns-for-kano-pillars-vs-el-kanemi-warriors"},"modified":"2026-02-20T00:04:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:04:30","slug":"ahmed-musa-returns-for-kano-pillars-vs-el-kanemi-warriors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sport\/ahmed-musa-returns-for-kano-pillars-vs-el-kanemi-warriors","title":{"rendered":"Ahmed Musa Returns for Kano Pillars vs El-Kanemi Warriors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kano Pillars forward Ahmed Musa has rejoined the team ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 27 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors.<\/p>\n<p>Musa has been absent from the Sai Masu Gida\u2019s previous games due to family reasons.<\/p>\n<p>The veteran forward took part in the team\u2019s training session on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Musa\u2019s return is a big motivation for Mohammed Babaganaru\u2019s side as they continue their fight against relegation.<\/p>\n<p>He has registered three goals for Kano Pillars in the NPFL this season.<\/p>\n<p>Kano Pillars will lock horns with El-Kanemi Warriors at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Kano Pillars forward Ahmed Musa has rejoined the team ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 27 fixture against El-Kanemi Warriors. Musa has been absent from the Sai Masu Gida\u2019s previous games due to family reasons. The veteran forward took part in the team\u2019s training session on Thursday. 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