Super Eagles legend Ahmed Musa announces retirement from international football

By Tosin Omojola –

Days after Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong announced his retirement from international football, another Super Eagles legend, Ahmed Musa, has followed suit.

The former Super Eagles winger, who is currently the General Manager of Kano Pillars, officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a distinguished 15-year career with the Nigerian national team.

Musa, who featured for Nigeria at various youth levels, made his senior debut for the Super Eagles in 2010 and went on to establish himself as a key figure in the national team, playing an important role in Nigeria’s triumph at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa under the late coach Stephen Keshi.

The former CSKA Moscow forward confirmed his decision on Wednesday afternoon via his official social media platforms, reflecting on his long journey in the national colours.

“I wore this badge with pride for 15 years,” Musa wrote.

“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.

“I gave everything. Thank you, Nigeria… my heart will always beat green.”

During his international career, Musa earned a record 111 caps for the Super Eagles, scoring 16 goals. He also captained the team at various times and remains Nigeria’s highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history.

Musa’s retirement marks the end of an era for the Super Eagles, with the experienced forward widely regarded as one of the most influential players of his generation in Nigerian football.