Kano Pillars Sweat Over Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi’s Availability for Heartland Clash
Kano Pillars could be without two of their most experienced players, Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi, when they face Heartland FC in their matchday 32 fixture at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, on Sunday.
Both players are reportedly doubtful for the crucial clash due to personal reasons, raising concerns for head coach Usman Abdallah, who will be hoping to secure maximum points in this tight Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) contest.
Musa and Abdullahi’s Absence a Big Blow?
Musa, the former Super Eagles captain, last featured in Kano Pillars’ 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United, while Abdullahi has been absent since matchday 13 against Lobi Stars. Their potential absence could affect the team’s morale and performance, especially in a fixture that ended 2-2 earlier in the season.
In that reverse fixture, Musa and club legend Rabiu Ali found the net for Pillars, while Suraju Lawal grabbed a brace for Heartland. With Kano Pillars eager to improve their standing in the league, missing key players like Musa and Abdullahi could be a major setback.
Can Kano Pillars Cope Without Their Stars?
While Musa and Abdullahi bring experience and leadership, Kano Pillars will have to find solutions if they are unavailable. The club has relied on Rabiu Ali and other key squad members to deliver results throughout the season, and they will need to step up again in this challenging away fixture.
With the season entering its final stretch, every point matters, and Kano Pillars cannot afford to drop crucial points against a Heartland side fighting to improve their position. Whether Musa and Abdullahi return in time remains uncertain, but one thing is sure—Pillars will need to dig deep to get a positive result.
