No doubts, the fan base of popular football star, Ahmed Musa has increased drastically. Earlier today, the Super Eagles attacker was spotted at a mosque in Abuja where he had gone to pray, however, he ended up being delayed and mobbed as a result of his fans who trooped in high numbers to greet their favorite celebrity
In respect of his victory during Nigeria’s match with Iceland, it would take a while for Nigerians to get over his amazing performance during the match which availed the team a spot to play against Argentina
Unfortunately, the efforts of the Musa was otherwise brought to nut as the Super Eagles were beaten 2-1, leading to the team being out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup
In other news, it has been gathered that Super Eagles players have been leaving their Essentuki Camp Base in Russia in trickles following Tuesday’s exit of Nigeria from the 2018 FIFA World Cup after 1-2 loss to Argentina.
Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF),said that most of the players have left Russia for their respective bases.
“Instead of returning to Nigeria, the Super Eagles players have been returning to their respective bases one after the other, where they have since reunited with their families,’’ he said.
Players who have had their early exit from the camp include team captain Mike Obi, Odion Ighalo, Victor Moses, Kelechi Iheanacho, Leon Balogun, Alex Iwobi, Kenneth Omeruo and Tyronne Ebuehi.
Olajire, however, said those remaining in the team’s camp include Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Francis Uzoho, John Ogu, Chidozie Awaziem, Oghenekaro Etebo and Simeon Nwankwo.
Ahmed Musa, joined the elite class of players, winning the Budweiser Man of the Match, at the FIFA World Cup in Russia after his brace against Iceland. The Nigerian No7 became the second African player to score two World Cup braces, after Roger Milla in 1990.
