In an electrifying comeback to the Nigerian Premier Football League, Ahmed Musa lit up the pitch for Kano Pillars, leading them to a 2-0 victory over Sunshine Stars with two impressive goals. This match marked Musa’s third stint with the club, and he wasted no time making his presence felt, scoring the opening goal just five minutes into the game. He added another goal in the 51st minute but narrowly missed out on a hat-trick when a handball by Sunshine’s Ogechukwu Ogbu set up a penalty kick for Musa, which unfortunately hit the post. Nevertheless, his stellar performance helped solidify Kano Pillars’ position in the league, placing them seven points clear after five matches.
Musa’s return is particularly noteworthy, as it reflects a growing trend of former Nigerian internationals coming back from Europe to compete in the NPFL. He joins the ranks of legendary players like Rashidi Yekini, Daniel Amokachi, and Sani Kaita, all of whom have made significant impacts upon their return home.
In other match highlights, Heartland secured their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory against Niger Tornadoes, thanks to a standout performance from Michael Ogu. This much-needed win lifted them out of the relegation zone, bringing their total points to four from five games.
Meanwhile, in Port Harcourt, Rivers United triumphed over Akwa United with a 2-1 win, propelling them to the top of the league standings as former leaders Remo Stars suffered their first loss of the season against Kwara United, who claimed a narrow 1-0 victory.
In Aba, Enyimba dominated their match against Katsina United, achieving a decisive 3-0 win that reinforced their second-place standing in the league.
In exciting off-pitch news, Daniel Amokachi has been appointed as the new Head Coach for Lobi Stars FC, taking over from Eugene Abagbe for the remainder of the season. He joins fellow Super Eagles legends such as Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke, who are also managing teams in the Nigerian top flight.
Here are the latest NPFL results:
– Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa
– Rangers 1-0 Abia War
– Heartland 2-0 Tornadoes
– Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
– Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
– Plateau 1-0 Ikorodu City
– Rivers United 2-1 Akwa United
– Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United
In the Premier League, the results were:
– Aston Villa 0-0 Manchester United
– Chelsea 1-1 Nottingham Forest
– Brighton 3-2 Tottenham
