The Senior Particular Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports activities Improvement, Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, has described the retirement of Ahmed Musa from worldwide soccer because the shut of a unprecedented chapter in Nigerian soccer and a legacy that can proceed to encourage future generations.
In a press release issued from his workplace, Hon. Adeboye praised Musa’s 15-year worldwide profession as a mannequin of professionalism, consistency, and unwavering dedication to nationwide service.
“Ahmed Musa’s journey with the Tremendous Eagles represents the whole lot we search to construct in Nigerian sports activities. From his debut as a fearless teenager in 2010 to turning into probably the most capped Tremendous Eagle in historical past, he wore the inexperienced and white with pleasure, humility, and a deep sense of accountability,” Adeboye stated.
The SSA highlighted Musa’s outstanding document of 111 worldwide appearances, his contribution to Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations victory, in addition to silver at AFCON 2023 and bronze at AFCON 2019, describing these achievements as milestones that outline an period.
Adeboye additionally famous Musa’s impression on the worldwide stage, referencing his standing as Nigeria’s highest goalscorer on the FIFA World Cup, with 4 objectives, a feat that locations him amongst Africa’s most completed gamers within the match’s historical past.
In line with the SSA, Musa’s profession strongly displays the aims of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, notably its concentrate on grassroots sports activities growth as the inspiration for nationwide success.
“His story reinforces why sustained funding in grassroots sports activities is vital. Ahmed Musa resides proof that when younger skills are nurtured correctly, they will rise to international prominence and serve the nation with distinction,” he added.
Past trophies and data, Adeboye emphasised Musa’s management, character, and affect on youthful gamers, describing him as a job mannequin whose legacy will endure past his taking part in days.
“Ahmed Musa’s impression will proceed to be felt in our academies, communities, and future nationwide groups. His profession has set a regular that younger Nigerians can aspire to,” Adeboye said.
The workplace of the SSA wished Ahmed Musa success in his future endeavours and reaffirmed its dedication to creating the subsequent technology of athletes who will carry Nigeria’s sporting legacy ahead.
