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An old statement by Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has resurfaced where he said he's not going to play in another AFCON
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has revealed that the 2023 African Cup of Nations taking place in Ivory Coast would be his last participation at the continental tournament.
The 31-year-old attacker made this statement during an interview with the BBC back in 2022.
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10:23 - 08.09.2023
'I want to play at another World Cup' - Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa insists he’s not retiring yet
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has spoken out for the first time after he was left out of the squad to face Sao Tome and Principe in Nigeria’s final AFCON qualifier.
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11:45 - 10.01.2024
Super Eagles depart for AFCON in Kaftan: Ahmed Musa leads Nigerians to Cote d’Ivoire
Just like the 2018 World Cup, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have departed for AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire wearing white Kaftan and green caps.
Aside from football, Ahmed Musa, who is well-known for his philanthropic work, said the time was right to give room for younger players to fly Nigeria's green and white flag.
"There's the need to give a chance to other young players to come through and play in the tournament."
"I got my chance as a young player. I've fulfilled some childhood memories. Everything that has a beginning must come to an end,’ he told BBC Sports Africa.
Ahmed Musa wants to win 2023 AFCON
The Super Eagles captain won his first-ever AFCON with the Super Eagles when late Stephen Keshi led Nigeria to win the trophy in Burkina Faso.
Ahmed Musa wants his last participation at the continental tournament to end in similar fashion as the first.
"What is important is to try to give my best and try to win it for my country. The players are fully aware of my plans, and we have a squad good enough to win it again.
"I would like for the story of my Nations Cup to end very well like the first by winning it."
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07:15 - 07.01.2024
Super Eagles AFCON Jersey numbers: Musa still 7, AlHassan Yusuf gets Ndidi's 4
Ahmed Musa takes back his number 7 jersey, AlHassan Yusuf inherits Ndidi's number 4 jersey as CAF unveils Super Eagles AFCON numbers.
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22:36 - 29.12.2023
AFCON 2023: ‘We need him’ - Victor Oshimen praises Ahmed Musa
Key in these discussions has been the commendation by star striker Victor Osimhen for his teammate Ahmed Musa, emphasizing Musa's integral role in the team's qualification for the tournament.
The Sivasspor forward is Nigeria’s most capped player, having made over a hundred appearances for the Super Eagles. He won his 109th cap when he was introduced as a 93rd-minute substitute when Nigeria played Guinea Bissau in March 2023.
It would be a dream come true if Ahmed Musa can lead the Super Eagles to glory at the tournament at Ivory Coast, and of cos we would be rooting for the team.
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