Friday, 22 November, 2024

Ahmed Musa: A Nigerian football legend par excellence


Image credit: Twitter. Ahmed Musa

Ahmed Musa started his journey at GBS Football Academy, he has proven his sportsmanship as a forward and left winger.

From scoring goals, and bagging awards, to becoming a household name in Nigerian football.

His Early Life and Career

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Ahmed musa

Born on the 14th of October 1992 to a polygamous family In Jos, Plateau to Moses Sarah.

He was single-handedly raised by his Christian mother after the death of his father at 7 years of age.

His football career began pretty early, at the young age of 16. Loaned to JUTH FC ( now defunct), Musa scored four goals while playing 18 games in total at the club I’m 2008.

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He was again loaned out in 2019 to Kano pillars, where he was instrumental in their winning second place.


At this point, his potential as a footballer has been established earning him a spot in the Nigerian National Football Team.

Unfortunately, he failed to reach the final super eagle team due to an ankle injury.


Eventually, in 2011, Ahmed Musa represented Nigeria’s under-20 team in Columbia bagging a total of 3 goals in five matches.

Image credit: Twitter. Ahmed Musa, 2013 Afcon

Musa has been signed by CSKA Moscow, Leicester City, and presently Sivasspor respectively.

The Humanitarian footballer of the year

Another remarkable thing Musa is popular for is philanthropy. In recent times he announced on his Twitter the completion of a learning institution which he named after his parents.

Ahmed Musa has various charitable ventures. Donating large sums to widows in his hometown, donating money to veteran athletes, to giving out scholarships.

Ahmed Musa is a man who is committed to sowing a seed of kindness back to society.


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