Who is Ahmed Musa?
Ahmed Musa is a professional football player, born on October 14, 1992, in Jos, Nigeria. He holds Nigerian citizenship and began his football career at a young age in local clubs before joining the Russian team, CSKA Moscow, where he became one of the key players.
Musa made his debut for the Nigerian national team in 2010, participating in 37 matches and scoring 5 goals. He contributed significantly to the team’s success in winning the Africa Cup of Nations. Additionally, during his time with CSKA Moscow, he secured the Russian Premier League title twice, alongside the Russian Cup and the Russian Super Cup.
Ahmed Musa’s Personal Life
Ahmed Musa was born into a family with diverse religious backgrounds. His mother, Sarah Musa, was a Christian from Edo State in southern Nigeria. He faced significant personal challenges in 2017 following issues with his ex-wife. On May 13, 2017, he married Juliet Igoo. Tragically, his mother, Sarah, passed away on January 24, 2019, which he publicly mourned on his Twitter account, mentioning that she had been ill prior to her passing.
Ahmed Musa’s Professional Career
Ahmed Musa has developed an impressive professional career, playing for several clubs. Below is a summary of his career journey:
- He began his career at CSKA Moscow in Russia.
- He later transferred to Leicester City in England, where he scored against Barcelona.
- Musa returned to CSKA Moscow on a six-month loan.
- In 2018, he signed a four-year contract with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
- He became the first Nigerian player to score multiple goals in a single World Cup match.
- Musa scored twice against Argentina in the 2014 World Cup.
- He also netted two goals against Iceland in the 2018 World Cup.
- While with Al Nassr, he made 57 appearances, scored 11 goals, and contributed to 14 assists.
- He played for the Nigerian national team, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and competing in the World Cup.
- Throughout his career, he has scored a total of 61 goals in 184 matches, including appearances in the English Premier League before moving to Saudi Arabia.
Achievements of Ahmed Musa
Ahmed Musa has accumulated numerous accolades throughout his career, including:
- Winning the Saudi League title in the 2018-2019 season.
- Claiming the Saudi Super Cup title in the 2019-2020 season.
- Being ranked among the top 100 young stars in the world in 2011.
- Being recognized as one of the top ten Nigerian international players in 2010.
- Listing among the top 140 players globally.
- Receiving the Best Player award in Port Harcourt.
- Establishing two training and fitness facilities in Nigeria to support youth development in football.