Here is all you need to know about Ahmed Musa along with his salary and net worth
Prior to their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal matchup with Angola, Nigeria was dealt a severe setback when two of its players were announced injured.
Who is Nigeria football player Ahmed Musa, net worth, salary, bio, age, family, parents, wife and stats
Ahmed Musa, the Super Eagles captain, and Bright Osayi-Samuel, the defender, both took hits during practice and were sidelined for Friday’s elimination round match against the Black Antelopes.
A thigh injury sustained during training this week has prevented Musa, who is not expected to play in this year’s AFCON, from working out with the rest of the Super Eagles team, according to Score Nigeria.
Meanwhile, following Nigeria’s 1-0 victory against Angola in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal, the captain of the Super Eagles asked all Nigerians, regardless of tribe or religion, to keep exhibiting the real spirit of oneness. The player, on his official X (formerly Twitter) stated:
Despite our diverse tribes and religions, football unites us all. The songs, images, and videos flooding social media reflect our shared passion.
Let’s carry this unity forward—together, we can achieve anything we set our minds to! #UnityInFootball #SuperEagle,sFans #OneNation #TogetherWeAchieve.”
🇳🇬✨ Thank you, amazing supporters, for showcasing the true spirit of unity in the recent Super Eagles of Nigeria vs. Angola match! 🙌
🤜🤛 Despite our diverse tribes and religions, football unites us all. The songs, images, and videos flooding social media reflect our shared… pic.twitter.com/K5iNqLDue7
— Ahmed Musa MON (@Ahmedmusa718) February 3, 2024
Who is Ahmed Musa?
Ahmed Musa is a professional football player from Nigeria who was born on October 14, 1992 in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria. The 31-year-old who measures 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) tall, captains the national team and plays forward and left flank for Turkish Super Lig club Sivasspor.
A look at Ahmed Musa’s career
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Musa scored twice against Argentina, making history as the first Nigerian player to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match.
In addition, Musa became the first player from Nigeria to score in two FIFA World Cup tournaments when he scored twice against Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage. Since November 2021, he has been Nigeria’s most capped player with 108 appearances. The forward played for Al Nassr, who won the Saudi Super Cup and Saudi Premier League in 2019.
Starting with GBS Football Academy, Musa has played for teams like Juth (on loan), Kano Pillars (loan), VVV-Venlo, CSKA Moscow, Leicester City, CSKA Moscow (loan), Al Nassr, back to Kano Pillars, Fatih Karagumruk and Sivasspor.
Ahmed Musa’s parents
Ahmed Musa was born to Alhaji Musa and Sarah Musa, his mother who passed away in 2019. Musa has two brothers, named, Umar and Lawan. He also has a sister named Zainab.
Ahmed Musa’s wife
Ahmed Musa is married to Juliet Ejue. Musa’s residence was visited by the police in April 2017 after he got into a fight with his estranged wife Jamila. The couple’s “irreconcilable differences” led to their divorce shortly after.
Ahmed has four children, two with his ex wife and two with his current.
Ahmed Musa’s net worth
Ahmed Musa has a reported net worth of $18 million. His contract with Sivasspor (Super Lig) expires on June 30, 2024, leaving him with one year and €1,180,000 in gross income left.
He will receive a gross base pay of €1,180,000 (€22,692 per week, exclusive of bonuses) for the 2023–2024 season.