Nigeria, March 9 -- Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa delivered when it mattered most for Kano Pillars, scoring the decisive goal that secured a crucial victory as another action-packed matchday in the Nigeria Premier Football League wrapped up with dramatic results across the country.

Musa struck in the 57th minute to hand Pillars a narrow 1-0 win over Barau FC in a fiercely contested local derby. The veteran forward's composed finish proved enough to separate both sides and deliver three valuable points for the Sai Masu Gida in front of their home supporters.

The goal underlined Musa's continued influence in the league and lifted Pillars further away from the bottom half of the table as the race for positions intensifies.

While ...