Ahmed Musa returns, to lead Super Eagles against Black Stars in London

[Rawlings]

Ahmed Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles at the Unity Cup in London later this month, leading the team against Ghana and other nations.

NPFL club Kano Pillars have confirmed that their star forward Ahmed Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles in the upcoming Unity Cup tournament scheduled for late May 2025 at Brentford Stadium, London.

The club announced on their social media that Musa is set to lead the national team from May 26 to 31 during the four-nation competition featuring Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.

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[EMIR KONGI JAFFI JOFFA]

Fake news! I heard Essien is coming back to the Black sisies.

[Rawlings]

Fake news! I heard Essien is coming back to the Black sisies.

NPFL club Kano Pillars have confirmed that their star forward Ahmed Musa will captain the Nigeria Super Eagles in the upcoming Unity Cup tournament scheduled for late May 2025 at Brentford Stadium, London.

[goke313]

If true, we're not serious as a football nation and don't deserve to be in the World Cup

[Orion]

If true, we're not serious as a football nation and don't deserve to be in the World Cup

Ahmed Musa is still officially the captain. A player who hasn't been part of the mix for such a long time is being kept as a captain, but outside the team. This is unprecedented in Nigerian football. So we have a rudderless ship.

I'm surprised they're still expecting results with this outrageous nonsense.

[mcal]

If true, we're not serious as a football nation and don't deserve to be in the World Cup

...if true, is the match in question a world cup or afcon qualifier?
Don't fall for a bait from a Ghananess breda.

[goke313]

If true, we're not serious as a football nation and don't deserve to be in the World Cup

...if true, is the match in question a world cup or afcon qualifier?
Don't fall for a bait from a Ghananess breda.

Given the expectations we’re behind. Didn’t qualify for the last WC, behind on points during qualifiers for next WC. We don’t have the luxury to waste valuable international windows on players who are mediocre and have no business representing the SE.


I can understand if we’re Argentina already qualified for WC2026, winning WC ,and continental title of the highest level…even they’re not %$#@^& off

[ANC]

If Musa accepts to play this game, then it confirms what his facial features implies.

[danfo driver]

If Musa accepts to play this game, then it confirms what his facial features implies.

Could you expatiate on this, please?

[mcal]

If true, we're not serious as a football nation and don't deserve to be in the World Cup

...if true, is the match in question a world cup or afcon qualifier?
Don't fall for a bait from a Ghananess breda.

Given the expectations we’re behind. Didn’t qualify for the last WC, behind on points during qualifiers for next WC. We don’t have the luxury to waste valuable international windows on players who are mediocre and have no business representing the SE.


I can understand if we’re Argentina already qualified for WC2026, winning WC ,and continental title of the highest level…even they’re not %$#@^& off

...there are many and many other rotten things going in our football than to worry about Musa being on the team.
Our current position is not, and was never his fault but many will call his name.
This is a case of 'barking on the wrong tree'.

[goke313]

If true, we're not serious as a football nation and don't deserve to be in the World Cup

...if true, is the match in question a world cup or afcon qualifier?
Don't fall for a bait from a Ghananess breda.

Given the expectations we’re behind. Didn’t qualify for the last WC, behind on points during qualifiers for next WC. We don’t have the luxury to waste valuable international windows on players who are mediocre and have no business representing the SE.


I can understand if we’re Argentina already qualified for WC2026, winning WC ,and continental title of the highest level…even they’re not %$#@^& off

...there are many and many other rotten things going in our football than to worry about Musa being on the team.
Our current position is not, and was never his fault but many will call his name.
This is a case of 'barking on the wrong tree'.

Of course its not a singular or solely on Musa’s selection.
This is part of the problem

[goke313]

If true, we're not serious as a football nation and don't deserve to be in the World Cup

...if true, is the match in question a world cup or afcon qualifier?
Don't fall for a bait from a Ghananess breda.

Given the expectations we’re behind. Didn’t qualify for the last WC, behind on points during qualifiers for next WC. We don’t have the luxury to waste valuable international windows on players who are mediocre and have no business representing the SE.


I can understand if we’re Argentina already qualified for WC2026, winning WC ,and continental title of the highest level…even they’re not %$#@^& off

...there are many and many other rotten things going in our football than to worry about Musa being on the team.
Our current position is not, and was never his fault but many will call his name.
This is a case of 'barking on the wrong tree'.

Of course its not a singular or solely on Musa’s selection.
This is part of the problem

[danfo driver]

If true, we're not serious as a football nation and don't deserve to be in the World Cup

...if true, is the match in question a world cup or afcon qualifier?
Don't fall for a bait from a Ghananess breda.

Given the expectations we’re behind. Didn’t qualify for the last WC, behind on points during qualifiers for next WC. We don’t have the luxury to waste valuable international windows on players who are mediocre and have no business representing the SE.


I can understand if we’re Argentina already qualified for WC2026, winning WC ,and continental title of the highest level…even they’re not %$#@^& off

...there are many and many other rotten things going in our football than to worry about Musa being on the team.
Our current position is not, and was never his fault but many will call his name.
This is a case of 'barking on the wrong tree'.

Of course its not a singular or solely on Musa’s selection.
This is part of the problem

he is also a big part of the problem because Musa isnt just sitting down in is house and they are forcing call ups on him. He is actively - with his godfathers - demanding call ups. The godfathers for the likes of Tanimu and Papa Daniels are doing it because they are making money from selling these players. They cant sell Musa and they wouldnt take his match bonus. So what are they gaining? Think about it! That tells you all you need to know about Musa. This is a guy who looked us in the eye and said he will be at the next World Cup. What he fails to realize is that IF it is their plan to force him into our World Cup squad, then God will make sure we do NOT go to the World Cup until Musa retires. If it takes us another 50 years, so may it be! We will wait for him to retire before we make another World Cup.

[ANC]

If Musa accepts to play this game, then it confirms what his facial features implies.

Could you expatiate on this, please?

abegi, leave me alone before I get jumped.

[vancity eagle]

If true, we're not serious as a football nation and don't deserve to be in the World Cup

...if true, is the match in question a world cup or afcon qualifier?
Don't fall for a bait from a Ghananess breda.

Given the expectations we’re behind. Didn’t qualify for the last WC, behind on points during qualifiers for next WC. We don’t have the luxury to waste valuable international windows on players who are mediocre and have no business representing the SE.


I can understand if we’re Argentina already qualified for WC2026, winning WC ,and continental title of the highest level…even they’re not %$#@^& off

...there are many and many other rotten things going in our football than to worry about Musa being on the team.
Our current position is not, and was never his fault but many will call his name.
This is a case of 'barking on the wrong tree'.

Of course its not a singular or solely on Musa’s selection.
This is part of the problem

he is also a big part of the problem because Musa isnt just sitting down in is house and they are forcing call ups on him. He is actively - with his godfathers - demanding call ups. The godfathers for the likes of Tanimu and Papa Daniels are doing it because they are making money from selling these players. They cant sell Musa and they wouldnt take his match bonus. So what are they gaining? Think about it! That tells you all you need to know about Musa. This is a guy who looked us in the eye and said he will be at the next World Cup. What he fails to realize is that IF it is their plan to force him into our World Cup squad, then God will make sure we do NOT go to the World Cup until Musa retires. If it takes us another 50 years, so may it be! We will wait for him to retire before we make another World Cup.

[bret- hart]

im hearing they are inviting 12!! HB players. What a waste. Even when we are on the verge on WC elimination, the criminals at the NFF still want to market players.

[Synopsis]

im hearing they are inviting 12!! HB players. What a waste. Even when we are on the verge on WC elimination, the criminals at the NFF still want to market players.

Called it. NFF is so predictable. What a waste.

We will use mostly home based players.

[danfo driver]

Any Nigerian fan who attend these games is sick in the head. We need a full boycott.

[Enugu II]

im hearing they are inviting 12!! HB players. What a waste. Even when we are on the verge on WC elimination, the criminals at the NFF still want to market players.

Called it. NFF is so predictable. What a waste.

We will use mostly home based players.

Synopsis,

For me, I expected a full WC preparation with three friendlies. However, it is now clear that some top level Nigerian players have or will ask to be excused for a variety of reasons. Note that there are also media reports that T & T will present mostly their HB players as well. More than likely, several new FB of Nigeria will be tested. Given this situation, would you still think that such a tourney presents the best test for SE?

In any case, my answer is that whether we are playing against Team B of T & T or not, it is still a good time to use our A squad or who ever is available from that squad. While not all A squad members will be available, use as many as those who will be.

Second, I have absolutely ZERO concern if the games are also used to build up the B team. Bear in mind that the B Team qualified for the CHAN and need tune up games as well. Thus, blending the teams together is not a bad idea at all. That is my view.

[ANC]

Any Nigerian fan who attend these games is sick in the head. We need a full boycott.

Delayed gratification is not in their dictionary.
SE brand should be a cash-making machine if they worked at it, but they keep peeing on the brand.

[vancity eagle]

im hearing they are inviting 12!! HB players. What a waste. Even when we are on the verge on WC elimination, the criminals at the NFF still want to market players.

Called it. NFF is so predictable. What a waste.

We will use mostly home based players.

Synopsis,

For me, I expected a full WC preparation with three friendlies. However, it is now clear that some top level Nigerian players have or will ask to be excused for a variety of reasons. Note that there are also media reports that T & T will present mostly their HB players as well. More than likely, several new FB of Nigeria will be tested. Given this situation, would you still think that such a tourney presents the best test for SE?

In any case, my answer is that whether we are playing against Team B of T & T or not, it is still a good time to use our A squad or who ever is available from that squad. While not all A squad members will be available, use as many as those who will be.

Second, I have absolutely ZERO concern if the games are also used to build up the B team. Bear in mind that the B Team qualified for the CHAN and need tune up games as well. Thus, blending the teams together is not a bad idea at all. That is my view.

So you have no problem wasting valuable time for our A Team which has a NEW COACH and is in a dire situation, on our B Team ?

You are part of the problem.

[Enugu II]

im hearing they are inviting 12!! HB players. What a waste. Even when we are on the verge on WC elimination, the criminals at the NFF still want to market players.

Called it. NFF is so predictable. What a waste.

We will use mostly home based players.

Synopsis,

For me, I expected a full WC preparation with three friendlies. However, it is now clear that some top level Nigerian players have or will ask to be excused for a variety of reasons. Note that there are also media reports that T & T will present mostly their HB players as well. More than likely, several new FB of Nigeria will be tested. Given this situation, would you still think that such a tourney presents the best test for SE?

In any case, my answer is that whether we are playing against Team B of T & T or not, it is still a good time to use our A squad or who ever is available from that squad. While not all A squad members will be available, use as many as those who will be.

Second, I have absolutely ZERO concern if the games are also used to build up the B team. Bear in mind that the B Team qualified for the CHAN and need tune up games as well. Thus, blending the teams together is not a bad idea at all. That is my view.

So you have no problem wasting valuable time for our A Team which has a NEW COACH and is in a dire situation, on our B Team ?

You are part of the problem.

I am concerned for both at this time and that is why I made the statement. Team A is ofcourse in dire need but some of its critical personnel will choose to stay away. That is a certainty. That won't be the Manager's fault. Thus, trying to also get critical players from Team B valuable time is not a bad idea at all.

[Dammy]

I say feck CHAN! All our efforts should be channeled towards the WCQs and these friendlies should be used to build towards the WCQs.
It seems that what the fans want and what the NFF wants is different. This NFF is the worst in living memory with many of them moonlighting as agents
I will ask again, which one is more important, CHAN or the World Cup?