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AFCON: Ahmed Musa shocks Nigerians ahead of Egypt match

Ahmed Musa, captain of the Super Eagles has announced that this is the last time he will be playing in an Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
Musa stated this during a press conference ahead of the Super Eagles’ opening fixture against Egypt on Tuesday.

He said: “I think this is my last AFCON InShaa Allah.

“I have spoken to the boys that this is the only gift you can give to me because this is my last AFCON. And the boys told me that they are ready.

“My first AFCON was in South Africa in 2013 and we ended up winning it. And my second appearance was in Egypt and we won the bronze.”

Musa, in his 12 years of playing for the Eagles, has netted 16 goals including four at different World Cups.

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