Ahmed Musa at 31: CAF celebrates Super Eagles icon and ex-AFCON winner

Nigeria Super Eagles icon Ahmed Musa celebrated by CAF. (Photo Credit: Imago and CAF)

Ahmed Musa at 31: CAF celebrates Super Eagles icon and ex-AFCON winner

Izuchukwu Akawor 17:30 - 14.10.2023

CAF has joined the rest of the world to honour Nigeria Super Eagles legend Ahmed Musa on his birthday.

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has pulled out all the stops to celebrate Nigerian legend Ahmed Musa on the occasion of his 31st birthday.

Musa’s special day has been filled with joy and camaraderie, with CAF paying tribute to his remarkable career and contributions. 

CAF took to its social media pages to celebrate to Super Eagles captain, with a short message and special graphic. 

“Happy birthday to Nigerian icon and 2013 #TotalEnergiesAFCON champion, Ahmed Musa,” CAF posted on X.com.  “Many happy returns,” the message added. 

Ahmed Musa gets CAF honour
Ahmed Musa turned 31 today. (Photo Credit: Imago)

The Super Eagles legend was a key part of the Nigerian team that defeated all comers to lift Nigeria’s third title in AFCON.

Nigeria was managed by the Late Stephen Keshi, who led the Super Eagles’ successful campaign, with Musa, who has gone on to become Nigeria’s top scorer ever in the FIFA World Cup. 

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Musa celebrates birthday in style

Meanwhile, in a related development, the former Leicester City forward celebrated his special day in style. 

As reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria, the birthday boy celebrated his day by gifting himself a beautiful house. 

Ahmed Musa posted a house in the United States of America (USA) along with a message that said, "Alhamdulillah." - Instagram/Ahmed Musa

Musa took to his social media pages to share pictures of himself in the airport and his new house in the United States of America.

The beautiful pictures were posted with a short message that read “Alhamdulillah.”

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