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The Digest:

Super Eagles captain and Nigeria’s most capped international, Ahmed Musa, has announced his retirement from the national team after a storied 15-year career. In a heartfelt farewell, Musa reflected on the honour of wearing the green and white, a journey that included 111 caps, an AFCON title, and historic World Cup performances.

Key Points:
  • Musa earned a record 111 caps for Nigeria, the most in the country’s history.
  • He was part of the squad that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • He scored four World Cup goals, making him Nigeria’s top scorer on that stage.
  • Memorable goals came against Argentina and Iceland in World Cup matches.
  • He served as captain, a role he said taught him leadership and selflessness.
  • His career spanned simultaneous invitations to the U-20, U-23, and senior teams.
  • Musa signed off with his lifelong motto: “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.”
As the final whistle blows on an era, his legacy is measured not just in caps and goals, but in the unwavering commitment that turned a young talent into a national symbol.

Sources: Vanguard, Ahmed Musa/X

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