Super Eagles winger and former captain Ahmed Musa has been named the new General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club. His appointment comes alongside the unveiling of a newly reconstituted 17-member management board approved by the Kano State Government.

The 32-year-old, who once donned the colours of Kano Pillars before launching a successful European career with clubs like CSKA Moscow and Leicester City, returns to his boyhood club in a leadership role ahead of the new Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

The announcement was made on Friday through an official statement signed by Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

According to the statement, the governor’s decision is part of broader efforts to reposition the club, build on recent progress, and improve performance in the upcoming NPFL campaign. The previous board had completed its one-year tenure, during which the team finished 9th in the league standings.

Describing Musa’s appointment as a “strategic move,” the state government noted that his experience as an international football star and former Super Eagles captain is expected to bring fresh vision, discipline, and leadership to the club.

In addition to Musa, the newly appointed board includes:

Ali Muhammad Umar (Nayara) – Chairman

Salisu Mohammed Kosawa – Member

Yusuf Danladi (Andy Cole) – Member

Idris Malikawa Garu – Member

Nasiru Bello – Member

Muhammad Ibrahim (Hassan West) – Member

Abdulkarim Audi Chara – Member

Muhammad Danjuma Gwarzo – Member

Mustapha Usman Darma – Member

Umar Dankura – Member

Ahmad Musbahu – Member

Gambo Salisu Shuaibu Kura – Member

Rabiu Abdullahi – Member

Aminu Ma’alesh – Member

Safiyanu Abdu – Member

Abubakar Isah Dandago Yamalash – Media Director I

Ismail Abba Tangalash – Media Director II

The government expressed confidence in the new management structure and believes it will not only consolidate on past achievements but also steer Kano Pillars back to the top tier of Nigerian club football.