Nigerian champions Enugu Rangers are keen to sign Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa after he hinted at a potential return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
Musa, 31, recently stirred excitement among fans on social media platform X by sharing a post featuring logos of all NPFL clubs, asking which team he should join.
This sparked immediate interest from Enugu Rangers’ management, with general manager Amobi Ezeaku and coach Fidelis Ilechukwu openly expressing their desire to bring him on board.
Reacting to the possibility of Musa joining the team, Ilechukwu said, “I haven’t heard anything official, but if he truly plans to come, it’s a welcome development. Musa is a superstar, disciplined, and a player everyone can work with. His presence alone would be great for us.”
The prospect of Musa returning to the NPFL has generated significant buzz, with many praising his willingness to contribute to the league’s growth.
Although the 2024/25 NPFL summer transfer window has closed, Musa can still join as a free agent.
“The Transfer Matching System allows him to register,” confirmed Sunday Obaseki, the NPFL head of competitions.
Musa has a history with the NPFL, having played for Kano Pillars in both 2009 and 2021. In his earlier stint, he finished as the league’s top scorer with 18 goals before moving to Europe, where he played for clubs such as VVV Venlo, CSKA Moscow, Leicester City, and Al Nassr.
His return to the NPFL would not only strengthen Enugu Rangers’ squad but also potentially inspire other Nigerian internationals to consider playing in the domestic league.
“His European experience and goal-scoring ability would be a major asset for us,” Ilechukwu added. “He’ll motivate our players and attract more Nigerian internationals to the league.”
Enugu Rangers, an eight-time NPFL champion, is confident that Musa would integrate seamlessly into the team. “Rangers is a big club capable of welcoming players from all regions,” Ilechukwu noted. “We already have many players from the north, so he will feel right at home.”
Musa’s recent club stint ended in February when he mutually terminated his contract with Sivasspor in Turkey. His addition to Enugu Rangers could further elevate the NPFL’s reputation and attract top talent to the league.
Enugu Rangers’ interest in signing Musa underscores the NPFL’s growing appeal, and a successful transfer would undoubtedly boost the league’s profile.
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