Super Eagles icon Ahmed Musa announced his retirement from international football on December 17, 2025, capping a storied 15-year career as Nigeria's most-capped player with 111 appearances, 16 goals, and indelible moments like the 2013 AFCON triumph and World Cup braces against Argentina and Iceland.
The 33-year-old Kano Pillars stalwart, who wore the captain's armband until recently, reflected emotionally on X: "From a 17-year-old boy answering every call to becoming the most capped Super Eagle... I gave everything," cherishing his Nigeria record as World Cup top scorer with four strikes and leadership through highs like AFCON glory in South Africa.
Musa shifts focus to his general manager role at Kano Pillars his club for a third stint thanking teammates, coaches, fans, and thanking God, following deputy William Troost-Ekong's exit. His legacy of pace, pride, and service inspires the next generation ahead of AFCON 2025 under new skipper Wilfred Ndidi.