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The Ahmed Musa effect attracts Super Eagles stars to the NPFL
The transition from playing in Europe to ending their careers in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) is one very rarely seen for Super Eagles players.
However, Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has set the stage for a potential transformation as his return to Kano Pillars inspires interests in the (NPFL). His return to his boyhood club has seen him in spirited form with Ahmed Musa churning out three goals and two assists in just four games since his return, attracting the attention of top Nigerian footballers abroad.
As Musa dazzles the NPFL, players like Brown Ideye are now on the verge of following suit, with Ideye currently training with Rivers United.
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Super Eagles players Alex Iwobi, Maduka Okoye, and Frank Onyeka have also voiced their intention to someday play in the NPFL, an extraordinary endorsement of Nigeria’s top-flight league that could reshape its future.
The “Musa Effect” is doing more than lifting the spirits of fans—it’s giving the NPFL a much-needed reputation boost both locally and globally. Could we be witnessing the dawn of a new era where Nigerian football legends come home to end their careers, reviving the domestic league’s popularity?
This trend of international stars returning home mirrors the approach seen in Brazil, where icons like Ronaldinho and Marcelo have finished their careers in their domestic league. Musa’s return could be the catalyst that helps Nigerian footballers embrace this homecoming mentality, injecting new life into the NPFL and helping it grow as a competitive league in Africa.
With Kano Pillars soaring and players across Europe eyeing a similar move, the NPFL could soon see an influx of big names. Could Ahmed Musa’s NPFL comeback spark a Super Eagles revolution in the local league? It sure looks like it.
