Kano Pillars have confirmed that club captain Ahmed Musa has received an official invitation to rejoin the Super Eagles squad for the upcoming Unity Cup a four nation invitational tournament set to take place at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium in London from May 26 to 31, 2025.
The 31 year old forward has been in top form during the current NPFL25 season, contributing 8 goals and 2 assists for Sai Masu Gida. This marks his return to the national team after being left out since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.
Musa is expected to lead Nigeria as they face eternal rivals Ghana in the second semi-final on May 27. The tournament will also feature the Reggae Boys of Jamaica and the Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago.
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is expected to release the full squad list in the coming days.
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Editorial
Ahmed Musa’s recall to the Super Eagles for the Unity Cup is more than just a nod to nostalgia—it’s a testament to form, leadership, and national pride. While many may have assumed Musa’s time in green and white was winding down, the Kano Pillars star has made a compelling case with his performances in the NPFL.
In an era where youth dominates headlines, experience still counts. Musa’s return injects balance into a team that could benefit from his composure and mentorship in a tournament that, while friendly in nature, carries emotional weight especially with Ghana in the mix.
For Musa, this might not be a career renaissance, but it is a reminder legends never truly fade they adapt, return, and inspire again.
Did You Know?
- Ahmed Musa is Nigeria’s all-time leading scorer at the FIFA World Cup with four goals—two each in 2014 and 2018.
- He is one of the few players to have played in the Nigerian, Russian, English, Saudi, and Turkish top-flight leagues.
- Musa won the Premier League with Leicester City in the historic 2015–16 season, though he made most of his appearances the following year.
- The Unity Cup will mark the first time Nigeria faces both Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago in a senior international tournament.
- Kano Pillars are four-time NPFL champions and Musa has had two separate stints at the club—first in 2009 and again from 2021 onward.
