Ramadan: Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Arrives in Mecca, Performs Tarawih, Video

• Ahmed Musa has arrived in Mecca along with his international teammate Shehu Abdullahi
• The pair were spotted performing Tarawih on Day 1 of this year's Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
• Musa took to social media to wish his followers a special celebration as they observe fast

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has arrived in Mecca as he was captured performing Tarawih.

The Nigerian international joined other Muslim faithful from across the world in the holy land.

Musa was spotted alongside his international teammate Shehu Abdullahi, who is also his best friend.

It's Day 1 of this year's Ramadan as the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday evening, signalling the last day of Sha'ban that precedes fast, The Cable reports.

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Musa took to social media to wish his followers a special celebration. He wrote: "Ramadan Mubarak".

Fans have taken to the comment section to also wish him well. One wrote:

"In the spirit of the fast, I pray may we have peace and may the almighty Allah give our people and leaders the wisdom to move forward."

Another added:

"Masha Allah... May we witness it in good health and shape MON Allah ya karbi ibadun mu."

A fan wrote:

"As the holy Ramadan season commences, I pray that God will fill our hearts with love compassion, and forgiveness. Ramadan Kareem

"Ahmed Musa. May God reward you for all you do for humanity. Amen."

One pleaded:

"Ramadan Mubarak my captain Ahmed Musa. Deep down in me I wish to observe iftar with you. May Allah's blessings never depart from you and grant your secret prayers."

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Paul Pogba joined the Muslim faithful worldwide to begin the fasting of the holy month of Ramadan and has a message for people who share the faith.

The holy month could not have come at a better time for the footballer, who is going through a trying time after he was banned from the sport for four years due to doping.

The former Manchester United star is a practising Muslim. As the people of the religion begin their yearly fast, he took to his Instagram page and shared a photo of himself praying with the caption, Ramadan Kareem.