Football · Super Eagles · No. 10
Ahmed Musa
Nigeria’s most capped player and record World Cup scorer.
- 111Caps, a record
- 4World Cup goals, a record
- 2013AFCON champion
- 18League goals at 17
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A record at 17
Ahmed Musa was born in Jos, Plateau State, on 14 October 1992. His parents wanted him to focus on school, so he sneaked out to play. After the GBS Academy and JUTH FC he joined Kano Pillars on loan and, aged 17, scored 18 league goals in 2009-10, then a Nigerian league record.
Club career
| Club | Years | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Kano Pillars | 2009 to 2010 | 18 goals, league record |
| VVV-Venlo | 2010 to 2012 | |
| CSKA Moscow | 2012 to 2016 | 3 Russian titles |
| Leicester City | 2016 to 2018 | Club-record signing |
| Al-Nassr | 2018 to 2020 | Saudi champions 2019 |
| Kano Pillars | 2024 to date | General manager from July 2025 |
World Cup records
Musa scored twice against Argentina in 2014 and twice against Iceland in 2018, becoming the first Nigerian to score at two World Cups. His four World Cup goals are a national record.
111 caps
He debuted at 17 in 2010, won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, became Nigeria’s most capped player in 2021 and retired from international football in December 2025 with 111 caps. “Whenever Nigeria called, I showed up,” he said.
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Super Eagles at the World Cup
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Quick answers
Ahmed Musa: quick answers
Who is Nigeria’s most capped player?
Ahmed Musa, with 111 caps between 2010 and 2025.
How many World Cup goals did Ahmed Musa score?
Four: two against Argentina in 2014 and two against Iceland in 2018, a Nigerian record.