Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped international footballer, has announced his retirement from the Super Eagles, bringing to a close a distinguished international career that spanned nearly 15 years.
The Super Eagles captain made the announcement in an emotional post shared on X, formerly Twitter, where he expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support throughout his time with the national team.
“I wore this badge with pride for 15 years. From a 17-year-old boy answering every call to becoming the most capped Super Eagle with 111 appearances. AFCON champion. Nigeria’s highest World Cup goalscorer. Captain. Servant. Believer,” Musa wrote.
“I gave everything. Thank you, Nigeria. My heart will always beat green.”
Musa also reflected on the early days of his international journey, recalling how he was once invited simultaneously to the U-20, U-23 and senior national teams, a moment he described as the foundation of his rise in Nigerian football.
During his career with the Super Eagles, Musa won the Africa Cup of Nations, captained the national team, and became Nigeria’s highest goalscorer at the FIFA World Cup. His 111 appearances make him the most capped player in the history of the national team.
His retirement marks the end of an era for Nigerian football, with tributes expected from fans, teammates and football authorities across the country.
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