Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has officially dismissed rumors linking him with a return to European football, specifically debunking reports of a potential move to the Kazakhstani side FC Kaysar. While the club recently signed his former national teammate Victor Moses, Musa clarified on Monday, March 2, 2026, that his current priorities lie solely with his responsibilities in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
“Musa told me to ignore the reports linking him with a return to Europe, saying his concern is how to stabilize the team and make Kano Pillars great again by winning laurels,” stated Lurwanu Malikawa, a member of the Kano Pillars management who spoke on the player’s behalf. Musa, who last played in Europe for the Turkish club Sivasspor, is currently serving in a unique dual role as both a player and the general manager of Kano Pillars, a position he was appointed to by the Kano State Government in July 2025.
The veteran forward’s commitment to the “Sai Masu Gida” comes at a critical juncture, as the club is currently embroiled in a tense battle to avoid relegation from the NPFL. Despite the team’s struggles, which include a three-point deduction following crowd disturbances earlier in the season, Musa has remained a key figure on the pitch, recently scoring a decisive goal in a 1–0 derby win over Katsina United to boost their survival hopes.
“He is working round the clock to ensure Kano Pillars regain their place among the best teams in the country… and is not ready to return to Europe now,” Malikawa added. Musa has registered three goals in 14 appearances this season and continues to train regularly with the squad, even as the club navigates being temporarily banished to play home games in Katsina.
Beyond merely avoiding the drop, Musa has articulated a long-term vision for Kano Pillars that involves returning the four-time Nigerian champions to continental competition. Having previously helped the club to a ninth-place finish before assuming his managerial duties, he has emphasized that the “power behind Kano Pillars is the fans” and that his primary goal is to reward their loyalty by stabilizing the team’s top-flight status.
As the NPFL season enters its final stretch, the 33-year-old remains a focal point for the league’s visibility, proving that his “grind” is firmly rooted in the development of domestic football rather than seeking a final paycheck in a foreign league.
