Ahmed Musa has officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a distinguished 15-year career with the Super Eagles.
The Independent Mirror reports that the former Super Eagles captain made the announcement in an emotional post shared on X (formerly Twitter), where he thanked Nigerians for their unwavering support throughout his journey.
Musa, Nigeria’s most capped international footballer, confirmed that he is stepping away from national team duties after earning 111 caps for the country — a record in Nigerian football history.
“After a lot of thought, I have decided to retire from international football, bringing to an end almost 15 years with the Super Eagles,” Musa wrote.
Reflecting on his early days, Musa recalled that his national team journey began when he received simultaneous invitations to the U-20, U-23, and senior national teams.
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“I was just a young boy when the journey started. I was young, still learning, and always travelling, but I never complained. Whenever Nigeria called, I showed up,” he said.
In his farewell message, Musa highlighted some of the most defining moments of his career:
“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.”
Musa was a key member of the Super Eagles team that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. He also made history at the FIFA World Cup, scoring four goals — the highest by any Nigerian player in the tournament — including memorable strikes against Argentina and Iceland.
“Scoring at the World Cup, against Argentina and Iceland, are memories I will always carry with me,” he noted.
Beyond goals and appearances, Musa also reflected on his time as captain of the Super Eagles, describing it as one of the most important chapters of his career.
“Being captain of the Super Eagles taught me a lot about responsibility, patience, and putting others first,” he wrote.
“It was never about being in charge, but about helping the team and standing up for the badge.”
Musa’s retirement marks the end of an era for Nigerian football, as one of its most iconic and dedicated servants bows out of international duty.
