Nigerian football icon Ahmed Musa has officially announced his retirement from international football. The Super Eagles legend shared the news on his Instagram handle on Wednessday, December 17, 2025, bringing an end to a remarkable era with the national team.
Musa began his football journey in Jos, Nigeria, and rose to become one of the most recognizable faces in Nigerian football. Softfootball gathers, the former captain made over 111 appearances for the Super Eagles, a record that stands as of December 18, 2025, making him the most capped player in the team’s history.
This was his post on his verified Instagram account;
At just 17 years old, Musa began representing Nigeria in 2010 with the Under-20 national team, progressing through the Under-23 side before cementing his place in the Super Eagles. His dedication and consistency saw him play at the highest level for more than a decade.
He was a key member of the Super Eagles squad that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa under the late coach Stephen Keshi, who passed away on June 7, 2016, in Benin City, Nigeria.
Musa also left an indelible mark on the world stage. At the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he captured the hearts of Nigerian fans by scoring a memorable brace against Argentina in the group stage. He delivered another impressive performance at the 2018 World Cup, reaffirming his big-game pedigree.
As captain, Musa was widely praised for his leadership and ability to unify the squad. He led Nigeria to the final of the 2023 AFCON, where the Super Eagles narrowly lost to Côte d’Ivoire in a fiercely contested final.
Although Ahmed Musa has stepped away from international football, his legacy remains firmly etched in Nigerian football history. One truth stands clear: once a Super Eagle, always a Super Eagle.
