Ahmed Musa has shut down speculation about a possible return to European football, reaffirming his full commitment to Kano Pillars and the mission to restore the club's former glory.
Reports had emerged claiming the 33-year-old former Super Eagles captain was in line for a European move to join his ex-international colleague Victor Moses at FC Kaysar, but Musa has made it clear his priority remains the survival and revival of Sai Masu Gida.
Lurwanu Malikawa, an ex-officio member of the national SWAN and part of the Kano Pillars management team, spoke on behalf of Musa to clarify the situation and dismiss the transfer rumours.
\"Musa told me to ignore the reports linking him with a return to Europe, saying his concern is how to stabilise the team and make Kano Pillars great again by winning laurels. He trains regularly with us and he has played some minutes in our recent games,\" Malikawa said.
The former CSKA Moscow star, who serves as both player and General Manager at Kano Pillars, is focused on securing the club's Nigeria Professional Football League status and then driving them back towards the top of Nigerian football.
Musa's home win against Katsina United on Matchday 23 in late January showed he can still contribute on the pitch when called upon, as he scored the only goal in a vital 1-0 victory.
Malikawa added that Musa's ambitions for the club extend well beyond mere survival. \"He is working round the clock to ensure Kano Pillars regain their place among the best teams in the country. He has great plans for the team and is not ready to return to Europe now. Instead, he wants to see the team compete in CAF continental competitions,\" Malikawa explained.
The message is clear: Musa's energy and focus are entirely on rebuilding Kano Pillars, not on another chapter abroad.\