Fans around the world have poured in tributes for Ahmed Musa following the announcement of his retirement from the Nigeria national team.
The former Super Eagles captain made the announcement via his Instagram page, a decision that was later acknowledged by the Super Eagles through their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where they celebrated his immense impact and contributions to the national team.
Since the announcement, the internet has been buzzing with reactions, as fans, teammates, and football lovers shared heartfelt messages celebrating the Nigerian star. Many praised Musa’s leadership, longevity, and unforgettable moments in the green and white jersey.
Ahmed Musa’s football journey, which began in Jos, Nigeria, has inspired countless young players across the country and beyond. Below are some of the reactions and tributes gathered by Softfootball from across social media:
Soccer City, which describes itself in its bio on X as “the ultimate sports destination,” commented:
Only two players have scored multiple goals against 🇦🇷🐐 Lionel Messi’s Argentina in a single FIFA World Cup match where Messi also scored multiple goals:
✳️ 🇳🇬🐐 Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) – 2014 group stage:
🐐 Messi: 2 goals
🐐 Musa: 2 goals
✳️ Kylian Mbappé (France) – 2022 final
Messi: 2 goals
Mbappé: 3 goals (hat-trick)
Another X user, Mr. Nigerian Football, also shared an image of Ahmed Musa celebrating with his teammates after winning the AFCON 2023 title. This was his comment on X, alongside the image he shared:
First Nigerian To score in 2 worldcups.
First Nigerian To score 2 Braces at the worldcup.
Nigeria’s all Time Top scorer at the world cup – 4
CAF Team of The Year – 2014 Nigeria’s Most Capped player of all Time – 111 caps.
Happy Retirement ahmed Musa. The Governor.
Ahmed Musa’s rise from Kano to the world stage was acknowledged by Kanoblog on X, whose bio describes it as “the nation’s mirror.” This was their comment:
From Kano to the world 🌍
Ahmed Musa gave his all for Nigeria. No controversy, no noise — just service.
That’s the mark of a true patriot. Respect always. 🙏🏽🦅
The above are just a few of the comments we gathered. In general, however, most fans expressed their gratitude for Ahmed Musa’s impact on the Super Eagles, particularly highlighting his memorable goals in the World Cups.
