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Ahmed Musa back in the NPFL - What does it mean for his Super Eagles career?

The Nigeria captain has signed on for the rest of the season with Kano Pillars, in a move that could have repercussions for his international career

In a way, it was quite sad to see the fanfare around the homecoming of Ahmed Musa dampened by the amateurishness of his Kano Pillars unveiling.

This is, after all, the same Musa who, courtesy of a first stint over a decade ago, as well as numerous exploits since, has accumulated a cult following not just in cosmopolitan Kano, but all over Northern Nigeria.

The same Musa who outright holds the record for most goals scored by a Nigerian at Fifa World Cups with four.