Super Eagles celebrate Ahmed Musa as World Cup record-holder

Tosin Abayomi 17:15 - 20 February 2025

Ahead of Rashidi Yekini, and Daniel Amokachi Super Eagles rate Ahmed Musa as the Super Eagles World Cup record-holder.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have celebrated captain Ahmed Musa.

Ahead of a possible return to the national team, Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa united fans in Kano.

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In a viral post, the Super Eagles celebrated the famous number 2 jersey stars, including Ola Aina, Joseph Yobo, Austine Eguavoen, and Mobi Oparaku.

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Musa continues to make waves with Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

Ahmed Musa and Super Eagles World Cup record

Musa became the highest-scoring Nigerian in the World Cup finals after his two goals against Iceland on June 22, 2018.

With two goals already against Argentina at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the speeding Musa raises the total to four goals.

The Super Eagles posted a video to celebrate the goals of Musa at the World Cup.

Did you know? That @Ahmedmusa718 is Super Eagles, FIFA World Cup top scorer with 4 goals. That’s why we call him “The Governor.” #SoarSuperEagles #DidYouKnow #tbt pic.twitter.com/y9Uq84oEBP
— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) February 20, 2025

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Along with the video was a message that said, "Did you know? That @ahmedmusa718 is Super Eagles, FIFA World Cup top scorer with 4 goals.

"That’s why we call him “The Governor.” #SoarSuperEagles #DidYouKnow #tbt

He surpassed players like Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Amunike, and Kalu Uche, who each have two goals.

The next post also celebrated those who were the first to score for Nigeria at the football festival.

The message with the post said, "Our first three goal poachers at the FIFA World Cup. Rashidi Yekini, @danielamokachi and @amuneke9496 #soarsupereagles #tbt #fifaworldcup."

Musa is considered one of Nigeria's greatest ever as fans await if he will be included in the Super Eagles list by new coach Eric Chelle for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.