Musa wins 100th Nigeria cap in Central African Republic World Cup qualifier

The 28-year-old forward, who formed part of his country's Afcon 2013-winning team, has now become an international centurion

Ahmed Musa has won his milestone 100th Nigeria cap in their World Cup qualification clash with Central African Republic on Sunday.

The Fatih Karagumruk star was named in Gernot Rohr’s starting XI as the Super Eagles hope to avenge their defeat to the Wild Beasts as well as boost their chances of qualifying for Qatar 2022.

Musa thought he had reached this enviable mark against Cape Verde in September, however, Fifa chalked off his participation against Togo in June 2017 and versus Algeria in November 2017.

“We know the importance of the game against [Central African Republic], so we don’t have to joke with it,” Musa told NFF TV.

For me, the most important thing is to have the three points, and we able to win after that, it would be interesting to me – that is if the coaches decide to play me.”

After representing the country at youth level, the speedy forward made his senior debut on August 5, 2010, in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar – coming in as a substitute for ex-Chelsea star John Obi Mikel in the 2-0 win.

But he now becomes the third centurion for Nigeria, moving one short of Super Eagles’ record cap holders Joseph Yobo and Vincent Enyeama who have 101 caps each.

Should the Kano Pillars legend – who has 15 international goals to his credit - feature against Liberia in November, he will join the former Everton and Lille stars in the country’s hallowed ranks.

The Fatih Karagumruk star shot into the international limelight after helping Nigeria U23 win the 2010 Wafu Nations Cup where he scored goals against Benin Republic and Burkina Faso.

His performances saw him invited to the senior national team prior to the 2010 Fifa World Cup, although he did not make the 30-man squad due to an ankle injury.

At the 2011 Fifa U20 World Cup in Colombia, the former Kano Pillars man scored three goals in five matches and he was included by Fifa’s shortlist for the Adidas Golden Ball.

He scored his first goal for the Super Eagles in an international friendly against Kenya in March 2011.

The three-time Russian Premier League winner has gone on to feature for Nigeria at two Afcon championships as well as two Fifa World Cups.

The 28-year-old began his European expedition at Eredivisie side VVV Venlo and his impressive performances at the Dutch side saw him sign for Russian top-flight side CSKA Moscow.

Having won three Premier League titles, one Russian Cup and two Russia Super Cups with the Horses in his four-year spell, he joined Leicester City on July 8, 2016, for a club record of £16.6 million at that time.

Following his inability to tie down a regular place at the King Power Stadium, he was sent back to CSKA Moscow on loan, before teaming up with Al Nassr in 2018 on a permanent deal.

Musa continued his professional career in Turkey after a short stint with boyhood club Kano Pillars.

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Ahmed Musa 100 caps for Nigeria

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According to FIFA it's 101 caps for Musa.

With how many goals

skallion7:
With how many goals

Yah! He didn't score much but he's the third African highest goal scorer at the world cup.

E no consign me.
Na make Spain lose this match make Chelsea fans cry blood I dey.
Dem go dey support Spain na because of Marcos Alonso and Azpilicuewu

Musa has served 9ja judiciously but he should give way to younger
and better upcoming players As long as he remains in that team he'sdenying a better player a place in the team
Congrats Musa!!!

Congrats Musa. Knew Rhor would be featuring him just to clock 100caps.
He has done his bit for Nigeria but we must admit he is past his prime & no longer suitable for SE first 11. Maybe cameo appearances.

Nice one!

Wow!..

Like for Musa Share for Buhari

Musa the 28 yr old....

It's alright

robosky02:
Its Official


Ahmed Musa 100 caps for Nigeria

101 pls

More height bro!!!!

Our own mus-si

The chief slayer of Argentina
Thank you for all you do bro

28 year's ok o

Nice one

Good one
Nothing musa never see for gate

France vs Spain dey sweet ooooh

Oga Musa issa Goal �

Musa is the only correct Arewa niggar.

Always smiling and has an amiable personality.

I too like the guy. His exploits against Argentina is evergreen.

WibusJaga:

Congrats Musa. Knew Rhor would be featuring him just to clock 100caps.
He has done his bit for Nigeria but we must admit he is past his prime & no longer suitable for SE first 11. Maybe cameo appearances.

Comedy frog I beg just drink your Lipton Tea, make we hear word.

Ahmed Musa reacts after finally getting 100th Super Eagles cap


Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has spoken of his pride at making his 100th appearance.

Musa achieved the milestone during Nigeria’s 2-0 win over the Central African Republic on Sunday.

The 28-year-old becomes only the third centurion in the senior national team, one short of Joseph Yobo and Vincent Enyeama, who both made 101 appearances each.

Musa thought he had reached the 100th mark against Cape Verde in September.


However, FIFA said his appearances against Togo in June 2017 and Algeria in November 2017 did not count.

According to FIFA, the friendly against the Hawks was not recognised by the world football governing body, while the World Cup qualifier against the Desert Foxes was cancelled as Nigeria fielded an ineligible player.

After today’s game against CAR, Musa posted on Instagram: “Wow! What can I say? I wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without the support of my family, teammates, officials, and my fans.

“To crown it all, important three points in our game. Thank you so much, I don’t take any of this for granted. We will continue to make history and secure wins

seunny4lif:
Good one
Nothing musa never see for gate

France vs Spain dey sweet ooooh

Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Bengals was even sweeter, if you know, you know.

That's a milestone, congratulations Mallam Musa

Very lucky guy
Was able to convince the while world he was 17 when he was actually 30yr

Musa for president