Nigeria, July 8 -- Newly appointed General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, Ahmed Musa, has dismissed as false a trending social media rumour claiming he distributed cars to players and officials following his appointment.

The former Super Eagles captain said the reports were entirely untrue and warned against the spread of unverified information that could damage the integrity of the club and its leadership.

"It has come to my attention that false information is being circulated claiming that I distributed cars to players and officials following my appointment as General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club.

"This claim is entirely untrue.

"I urge the public, media outlets, and individuals on social media to verify information...