NIGERIA Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has commended former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa for his service to the country after the forward officially retired from international football.
Musa, 33, announced his retirement on Wednesday after 15 years and a record 111 caps with the Super Eagles.
“Ahmed Musa was a rock for Nigeria, both on the pitch and in the dressing room,” Gusau said.
“He was a charismatic leader and an amazing patriot who gave his all at all times whenever he was called upon.
“The Nigeria Football Federation joins other individuals and entities within Nigeria and globally to celebrate a man whose simplicity and humility, aside from his commitment and zeal to win for Nigeria, remain virtues that should be embraced by up-and-coming and even established players of our time.”
Musa, Nigeria’s record FIFA World Cup goalscorer with four across two tournaments in Brazil (2014) and Russia (2018) has formally hung his international boots months after becoming the General Manager of top Nigeria Premier Football League side, Kano Pillars.
A member of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning Super Eagles, Musa also won bronze (2019) and silver medals (2023) in the continental showpiece.
The former CSKA Moscow and Leicester City star also played for Nigeria with distinction at U-20 and U-23 levels.