Ahmed Musa

Who Is Ahmed Musa?

Ahmed Musa is a footballer from Nigeria. He is known for playing the beautiful game. He brings joy to fans wherever he goes. He wears a smile on the field. He loves to run and score goals. He makes the crowd cheer with each move. He is a happy and friendly player.

Ahmed Musa plays as a forward or winger. He likes to use his speed. He likes to help his team win. He works hard in training. He shows great spirit in every match. He is proud to wear his club colours. He enjoys the love of his supporters.

Early Life and Background

Ahmed Musa was born on October 14 1992.

Career and Claim to Fame

Ahmed Musa is a professional footballer. He plays as a forward or winger for Kano Pillars. Kano Pillars compete in the Nigeria Premier Football League. He trains with his teammates every day. He gives his best in every game. He is a key player for his club.

He became famous for his skill on the field. He is known for his quick feet and sharp mind. Fans love his energy and his smile. He scores goals that make the crowd roar. He helps his team create chances. He is respected by opponents and friends alike.

His official website is en.wikipedia.org wiki Ahmed Musa.

Birthday, Age and Zodiac

Ahmed Musa celebrates his birthday on October 14. He is now 34 years old. He feels grateful for each new year. He enjoys spending the day with family and friends. He often receives warm wishes from fans.

His zodiac sign is Libra. Libras are balanced and fair. They like peace and harmony. They are social and love to help others. They enjoy beauty and art. They try to keep things even and calm.

Fun Facts and Legacy

Ahmed Musa is a Nigerian footballer born on October 14 1992. He is 34 years old and a Libra. He plays forward or winger for Kano Pillars. He is known for his skill and happy spirit. Fans remember his name and his love for the game. His official website can be found at en.wikipedia.org wiki Ahmed Musa.

Ahmed Musa - Quick Facts

Profile Overview of Ahmed Musa

Ahmed Musa OON MON (born 14 October 1992) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Nigeria Premier Football League club Kano Pillars.

This profile of Ahmed Musa covers Breakthrough in Nigeria, VVV-Venlo, CSKA Moscow, Leicester City and Al Nassr.

Musa became the first Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match, after scoring twice against Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Musa is also the first Nigerian to score in two FIFA World Cup competitions, after scoring another brace against Iceland in the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. With 110 appearances, he is Nigeria's most capped player since November 2021. Musa was a member of the Saudi club Al Nassr's squad that won the Saudi Premier League and Saudi Super Cup, both in 2019.

Breakthrough in Nigeria of Ahmed Musa

In 2008, Musa was loaned to JUTH F.C. Where he played 18 games, scoring four goals in his first two professional seasons for the Healers. He was later loaned to Kano Pillars F.C., in the 2009–10 season where he set the league record scoring multiple crucial goals as Pillars finished second.

Musa held the record for the highest goals ever scored in one season in the history of the Nigeria Premier League with 18 goals until November 2011, when Jude Aneke of Kaduna United F.C. Set a new record of 20 goals.

VVV-Venlo of Ahmed Musa

Musa was transferred to Dutch club VVV-Venlo in summer 2010, but the move was held up because he was only 17 years of age and therefore not eligible for an ITC in accordance with the current FIFA rules. He was officially eligible to play for VVV-Venlo on 14 October 2010 when he eventually turned 18 years of age.

Less than a week after arriving at the club, Musa made his debut for VVV-Venlo against FC Groningen on 30 October. He started the game for VVV-Venlo, was fouled in the 50th minute and received a penalty kick.

Rated by Goal.com amongst the Hot 100 young football stars in the world to watch in 2011, Lolade Adewuyi of Goal.com put him on the list of Top Ten Nigerian International Players of 2010 and was also included in IFFHS list of the best 140 players in the world.

On 8 March 2011, Ahmed Musa won the AIT footballer of the year award (national). The ceremony was held at the Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The event had in attendance, BBC African Footballer of the Year winner, Ghanaian Asamoah Gyan and the top officials from the Nigerian football federation including the president Aminu Maigari.

In April, Venlo's football director Mario Captien said that representatives of Tottenham Hotspur had visited the club regarding the player, also Ajax scout Tijani Babangida said that Ajax were interested in Musa but that the outcome would be decided at the end of the season.

On 1 May 2011, Musa hit a brace to sink Feyenoord 3–2 and end any lingering fears of automatic relegation from the Eredivisie.

In August 2011, after returning from the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia, Musa made his first appearance of the 2011–12 season at home against AFC Ajax and scored two goals.

In September VVV-Venlo chairman Hai Berden disclosed on Eredivisie Live that VVV-Venlo had turned down a last minute bid of €10 million for Musa from the Bundesliga. The name of the Bundesliga club was not disclosed.

CSKA Moscow

On 7 January 2012, Musa signed for Russian side CSKA Moscow for an undisclosed fee.

On 17 September 2014 he scored an 82nd minute consolation goal in a 5–1 UEFA Champions League away rout to A.S. Roma. On 1 June 2015, Musa signed a new four-year contract with CSKA until the end of the 2018–19 season. He finished the 2015–16 Russian Premier League season as the 5th highest scorer, becoming one of only seven players aged 23 or younger to reach double figures for goals in each of the past two seasons in Europe's top seven leagues.

Leicester City

On 8 July 2016, Musa moved to Leicester City for a club record £16.6 million. He scored his first goals with the club in a friendly against Barcelona in the 2016 International Champions Cup which ended in a 4–2 loss. He made his Premier League debut on 13 August 2016 in the club's opening day 2–1 defeat to Hull City. He scored his first Premier League goal with the opener in a 3–1 victory over Crystal Palace on 22 October 2016.

By January 2017, Musa was yet to register an assist for the club, contributing an average of 0.5 key passes, 0.3 crosses and 1.2 successful dribbles per game.

On 30 January 2018, Musa returned to CSKA Moscow on loan for the remainder of the 2017–18 season.

Al Nassr

On 4 August 2018, Musa moved to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a permanent deal. In October 2020, Al Nassr announced that Musa was leaving. It was reported that Premier League club West Bromwich Albion were expected to complete a move for Musa in the January transfer window for the 2020–21 season, but the move fell through.

Return to Kano Pillars

On 13 April 2021, Musa rejoined Nigerian club Kano Pillars until the end of the 2020–21 season.

Turkey

On 23 July 2021, Musa joined Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük, signing a two-year contract. After one season, Musa terminated his contract on a mutual agreement.

On 2 September 2022, Musa signed on a free transfer for Turkish club Sivasspor on a two-year deal. His contract was terminated on mutual agreement.

Third spell at Kano Pillars

In October 2024, Musa returned to Kano Pillars for a third stint.

International Career

In April 2010 under Coach Lars Lagerbäck, he was called up to join the Nigeria national football team camp prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa after helping the Nigerian team win in the 2010 WAFU Nations Cup where he scored a goal against Benin. In the same tournament against Burkina Faso, Musa's goal deep into extra-time shot Nigeria into the finals of the tournament in Abeokuta. He was however forced out of the Super Eagles' 30-man World Cup roster due to an ankle injury.

On 5 September 2010, at the age of 17, Musa made his debut for the Nigeria senior team in a qualification match for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar, where he came on as a substitute for Mikel John Obi in a 2–0 win. Musa scored his first goal for the Super Eagles in a March 2011 friendly against Kenya.

Source: adapted from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Musa), text available under CC BY-SA 4.0.