Uyo fans showered Ahmed Musa with admiration after Kano Pillars’ 2-0 defeat to Akwa United in a Matchday 6 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). As the final whistle blew, fans at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium flocked to Musa, lifting him on their shoulders and jostling for selfies. The 32-year-old forward, who was making his second appearance since rejoining Kano Pillars for a third stint, found himself surrounded by adoring fans, despite the defeat.
The match itself was significant for Akwa United and their head coach, Baba Ganaru, who claimed his first win of the season against his former club, Kano Pillars. Goals in either half sealed the victory for Akwa United, who had struggled in their opening five games. The excitement at the stadium, however, was centered around Musa’s presence, with over 6,000 fans thrilled to see Nigeria's most capped player on the field.
As the match ended, fans scaled barriers to reach Musa, eager to celebrate their football idol. Unlike a typical pitch invasion that requires heavy security intervention, this was an outpouring of love and admiration. Security personnel’s attempts to contain the crowd were in vain as Musa, smiling and shaking hands, embraced the attention from his fans. Chants of “Musa, Musa, Musa” filled the stadium as two fans carried him on their shoulders in celebration.
Once he managed to get down, Musa patiently posed for photos with fans who had managed to get close. Reflecting on the experience, Musa expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am truly overwhelmed by the show of love by the fans. It was the fans’ admiration after the match that touched me the most. I never got this reception even when we qualified for the World Cup here." His connection with the city of Uyo and the stadium, where he led the Super Eagles to many victories, was clearly evident.
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Among the fans, Utibe Effiong and Mary Anietie were particularly excited to meet Musa. Effiong had come to the match specifically after hearing about Musa's training with Kano Pillars, while Anietie, an aspiring female footballer, said meeting Musa was a dream come true. She spoke about how established stars like Musa motivate young players, serving as role models for the next generation of Nigerian football talent.
Kano Pillars will now turn their attention to a midweek Matchday 7 clash against Rangers International at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, scheduled for Wednesday, October 16.
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