By Our Correspondent
Five players from Kano Pillars Amputee Football Club have been invited to the national camp of the Special Super Eagles ahead of the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico.
The players are Isah Yusuf, Abba Musa, Habu Friday, Emanuel Betel and Usman Ahmed—are currently in Abuja with the national team as preparations for the tournament intensify.
The team manager of Kano Pillars Amputee Football Club, Jamilu Uba Adamu, disclosed this in an interview with the information officer of the Kano State Sports Commission, Ashiru Rabiu Gidan Tudu.
Adamu said the invitation reflected the players’ dedication, discipline and strong performances.
He expressed confidence that they would represent Kano State and Nigeria creditably at the tournament.
He said the call-up also underscored Kano Pillars’ commitment to developing talented amputee footballers and supporting the growth of the sport in Nigeria.
The 2026 Amputee Football World Cup is scheduled for November 13 to 22 in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico. Twenty-four countries, including seven from Africa, are expected to participate.
The chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, congratulated the players and urged them to remain focused, disciplined and committed to making Kano State and Nigeria proud on the international stage.
He assured them that the commission would continue to support their efforts.
