AFCON Qualifier: Mikel Dropped As Iwobi, Ekong, Moses Make Return
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has left out skipper, Mikel Obi from his squad for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series against Libya this month. 23 players including, Alex Iwobi, William Troost-Ekong, Ahmed Musa and Moses Simon, have been invited for the games. All players are expected to be in Uyo, […]
Ahmed Musa’s Goal Rated 8th Best In the World
Super Eagles and Leicester City forward, Ahmed Musa,’s goal at the 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup has been rated 8th out of 169 goals selected for the best goal of the tournament award. Musa, despite not winning the top prize, took to his social media pages to thank his fans for their support and votes […]
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Ahmed Musa: We’ll Make It To The Semi-Finals
25-year-old Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa has revealed that the Super Eagles have their eyes on a semi-final spot, in the 2018 World Cup Tournament, in Russia. Speaking to the Fifa.com, the Leicester City player has assured fans that Nigeria will make a semi-final debut, this year. The Super Eagles have not progressed from the […]
Vincent Enyeama, Ahmed Musa Make CAF Player of the Year List
Super Eagles’ players, Ahmed Musa and Vincent Enyeama have made the Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2015 African Player of the Year Glo-CAF award list. The list was released on Sunday from the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Other players listed for the African Player of the Year award include England-based stars Riyad Mahrez from […]
Ahmed Musa Named New Captain of Super Eagles
CSKA Moscow midfielder, Ahmed Musa has been named the new captain of the Super Eagles. Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh made the announcement on Tuesday in a build-up to his team’s upcoming double header against DR Congo and Cameroon in Belgium. Musa made his debut for Nigeria against Madagascar in Calabar in 2011 and he […]
Ahmed Musa, Next Super Eagles Captain?
Reports emanating from different media houses suggest Ahmed Musa has been tipped to take over the captain arm band of the Super Eagles when Vincent Enyeama is stripped of the captaincy. Enyeama is expected to be removed from his position after failing to appear before a disciplinary committee set up by the Nigerian Football Federation […]
Ahmed Musa Gearing up for Double-Header Match With a Bang
With the AFCON qualifiers set to commence with a double header match later this month, Nigerian footballers abroad are already getting their fitness levels up. Most notably this weekend was Ahmed Musa who delivered a brace for his Russian club side CSKA Moscow. Musa followed up a Bebras Natcho penalty goal, putting CSKA Moscow two […]
Keshi Announces Nigeria’s Confederations Cup Squad
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has announced Nigeria’s Confederations Cup squad. He made nine changes from the 23-man team that lifted the African Cup of Nations earlier in the year. With Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses missing through injury, Keshi opted for youth instead of experienced, leaving out International stars like Joseph Yobo, Osaze Odemwingie and […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Ahmed Musa
By Arinze Ude Born October 20 1992, Musa started his career at Jos, his place of birth, with Aminchi Football Academy before being loaned out to JUTH and then Kano Pillars in the Nigerian Premier League. At Kano Pillars, he set a league record with 18 goals as Pillars finished second. Musa held the […]