By Rosemary Ugiomoh
Ahmed Musa has officially hung up his boots for international football, ending a glorious 15-year career with the Super Eagles.
The 33-year-old forward, Nigeria’s most capped player with 111 appearances, announced his retirement on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, via a heartfelt social media post.
Musa’s journey with the Super Eagles began in 2010 when he debuted against Madagascar at just 17 years old. He went on to become a pivotal player, leading the team to victory in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and scoring crucial goals at the FIFA World Cup, including braces against Argentina (2014) and Iceland (2018).
Before his international success, Musa had an impressive club career. He played for CSKA Moscow in Russia, winning three Russian Premier League titles, and had stints in England with Leicester City, Netherlands with VV Venlo, and Turkey with Fatih Karagümrük and Sivasspor. He also won the Saudi League and Super Cup with Al Nassr
Musa’s contributions to Nigerian football extend beyond his playing career. He’s currently the General Manager of Kano Pillars, his boyhood club, and has been involved in charity work, including hosting the Arewa Charity Match
In his retirement message, Musa expressed gratitude to Nigerians, teammates, coaches, and fans for their support. “I wore this badge with pride for 15 years… I gave everything. Thank you, Nigeria… my heart will always beat green,” he wrote
