Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Shares Inspiring Message As He Celebrates Birthday in Style

Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa Shares Inspiring Message As He Celebrates Birthday in Style

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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  • Ahmed Musa has clocked 30, and the Super Eagles captain is delighted as he shared a lovely picture
  • The most-capped Nigerian international, who was born in Jos three decades ago, is one of Nigeria’s greatest footballers
  • The Sivasspor of Turkey forward thanked family, fans, and well-wishers, saying he is happy to share his life with them

Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is celebrating his 30th birthday as he shares a sensational and inspiring message on social media.

The pacey forward, who is Nigeria’s record scorer at the FIFA World Cup with four goals, is also the country’s most-capped player with 107 matches.

Musa was born in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, on October 14, I992, and he started his career with local club JUTH FC in 2008.

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Ahmed Musa clocks 30 as he shares an inspiring message on social media. Photo: Phillipe Desmazes
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One year later, he went on loan to NPFL club Kano Pillars and spent two seasons there before being snapped up by Dutch club VVV-Venlo.

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He has played for top clubs in Europe, including CSKA Moscow and Leicester City, as well as Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr.

The former Nigeria U20 star currently plays for Turkish club Sivasspor, joining the outfit from rival Super Lig side Fatih Karagumruk this summer.

As he turns 30, Musa wrote:

“This is 30! First I want to thank Almighty Allah for keeping and bringing me thus far Alhamdulillah. I am what I am today because of His mercies, favour and grace.
“To my family - my number one cheerleaders I am grateful to have you all in my life. For supporting me all the way in this journey, I am happy to be sharing my life with you.
“To my supporters, friends and well-wishers, thanks for your prayers, your support and everything. 30 feels so good with you all celebrating with me.
“Here's to many more years of achieving greater things and making you all proud.
“Happy 30th birthday to me.”

Musa recuperating from injury

Sports Brief earlier reported that Musa shared a picture of his first appearance days after successful surgery on his arm.

The former Leicester City star, who is currently playing for Sivasspor, was spotted taking the picture after which he offered some wise advice for his fans.

Due to the injury sustained, Musa was unable for selection for the Super Eagles international friendly game against Algeria, which the Foxes won 2-1.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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