Five players of 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 scheduled to hold in Mexico.
The invited players are Isah Yusuf, Abba Musa, Habu Friday, Emanuel Betel and Usman Ahmed, who are currently in Abuja with the national team as preparations intensify for the global championship.
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The Team Manager of Kano Pillars Amputee Football Team, Jamilu Uba Adamu, disclosed this during an interview with the Information Officer of the Kano State Sports Commission, Ashiru Rabiu Gidan Tudu.
According to him, the invitation of the five players is a clear recognition of their dedication, discipline and outstanding performances, expressing confidence that they will represent Kano State and Nigeria with honour at the tournament.
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He noted that the call-up further demonstrates Kano Pillars’ commitment to developing talented amputee football players and its continued contribution to the growth of the sport in Nigeria.
The 2026 Amputee Football World Cup is scheduled to hold from 13th to 22nd November, 2026, in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, with 24 countries, including seven African nations, expected to participate.
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The Executive Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, congratulated the players on their well-deserved invitation and expressed confidence that they would justify the confidence reposed in them by the national team selectors.
He assured the players of the Commission’s continued support and encouraged them to remain focused, disciplined and committed to making Kano State and Nigeria proud on the world stage.
