Ahmed Musa on Wednesday officially announced his retirement from international football, reports Completesports.com.
The former Leicester City star’s last appearance for the Super Eagles was against the Black Stars of Ghana at the Unity Cup invitational tournament in May.
The 33-year-old featured as a second half substitute in the thrilling encounter.
The versatile forward made the announcement on the social media.
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“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.
I gave everything.
Thank you Nigeria… my heart will always beat green. 🦅🇳🇬,” he wrote on his X account.
Musa made his debut for the Super Eagles in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Madagascar on 5 September, 2010.
The former CSKA Moscow star represented Nigeria at four editions of the Africa Cup of Nations, winning title with the Super Eagles in 2013.
He is the first Nigerian to score in two FIFA World Cup competitions.
By Adeboye Amosu
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Brother Ugo Iwunze can now allow us all to live in peace! 🙂
Ahmed Musa had limited skillset, but, my God those limitations never limited him.
Coach after coach called upon him, and it is safe to say he scarcely let them down. Okay, he didn’t have dribbling skills, but he was peniciously penetrative with his propelling pace. He was profligate, but his goals were legendary.
Where in the pantheon of Super Eagles greats will you place Musa? With Okocha, Kanu, Finidi, Yekini or Oliseh? For me, not exactly for me! Those ones are untouchable A-Listers.
I will place Musa in the same breath as the likes of Martins, Yakubu, Odemwingie, Emenike, and Ighalo! These ones are the next best things just below the A-Listers for me, Musa belongs here, Musa paid his dues, Musa is a legend!
Love him or loathe him, you can never deny his passion, commitment and desire!
To suffering Super Eagles fans, hear this word from the scriptures: Dry bones shall rise again!”
Congratulations to our captain fantastic. This was long due. All the same . Thanks so much for all the joy u brought to the fans. We wish u the best in ur new chapter
You have truly worn the Nigerian badge with utmost pride, Ahmed Musa. You are a great Nigerian football legend and your place in Nigerian football history is etched in Gold. Take your flowers and a bow and go!
The man who had the COJONES to score twice against Messi’s Argentina.
He did what he could. His commitment and passion was there for all to see. Even his critics will attest to this.
Captain Musa, fare the well!