Ahmed Musa: Super Eagles Skipper Shares Uplifting New Year's Message Amidst Dazzling Fireworks

• Ahmed Musa was spotted on the streets celebrating the Crossover night into the New Year
• The Nigerian international has shared an inspiring message to his fans and well-wishers
• Musa will lead Nigeria to the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Ivory Coast

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has penned a heartwarming message to his fans as the world welcomes Year 2024.

The Sivasspor of Turkey forward also used the opportunity to thank his supporters, saying they have been his driving force.

Musa will lead the Super Eagles to the forthcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast as Nigeria begin final preparations for the continental showpiece.

The 31-year-old is Nigeria's most-capped player, having made 108 appearances for the national team since 2010.

He is also the country's record scorer at the FIFA World Cup, with four goals, Soccernet reports.

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The former Leicester City forward celebrated the Crossover night while witnessing fireworks. He later took to his social media handle to write:

"As we welcome 2024, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the incredible fans who have been the driving force behind my journey.

"Your unwavering support and cheers have been my biggest motivation on and off the field.

"Here's to a year filled with joy, victories, and unforgettable moments. May your dreams come true this year and beyond.

"Wishing you a winning start to the New Year."

AFCON 2023 kicks off on January 13, and Nigeria are drawn in Group A alongside hosts Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea Bissau.

Ahmed Musa condemns attack on Plateau communities

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigerian international Ahmed Musa expressed his sadness over the attacks by gunmen in Plateau State on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24.

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Many people were killed in the fresh attack by assailants on different communities of Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which started on Saturday, December 23, and lasted into Christmas Eve.

The former Leicester City forward took to his official X (formerly known as Twitter) to react to the killings in the Northern Nigerian state.