Ahmed Musa's pivotal role in Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign has drawn praise and admiration from the team's head coach, Jose Peseiro.
With the tournament reaching its climax, Peseiro highlighted Musa's significance, emphasizing his role as not just a player but also as an advisor and crucial support to the team.
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AFCON 2023: Vice President Kashim Shettima Leads Presidential Delegation to Ivory Coast for Final
Ahead of the highly anticipated African Cup Of Nations final clash between the Super Eagles and the Elephants of Ivory Coast, President Bola Tinubu has tasked Vice President Kashim Shettima with leading a presidential team to Ivory Coast for the crucial match on Sunday.
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'I will honor any invitation whenever I get them' - Ahmed Musa not ready to quit Super Eagles
Ahmed Musa has made headlines with his stance on retirement from the national team. In a statement, Musa expressed his readiness to continue representing his country whenever called upon, affirming his dedication to national duty.
"Ahmed Musa is special and important to the team. He is my assistant, he advises me, he gives me the necessary support.
"He is committed in his role and he can play," remarked Peseiro, acknowledging Musa's multifaceted contribution beyond his performance on the field as reported by Adepoju Tobi Samuel on X.
This acknowledgement underscores Musa's leadership qualities and the respect he commands within the team.
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Musa's experience and expertise have been invaluable in guiding the team through the challenges of the tournament. His leadership qualities have shone through, providing inspiration and guidance to his teammates both on and off the pitch.
As Nigeria's AFCON campaign reaches its climax, Musa's presence serves as a motivating force, driving the team towards their ultimate goal.
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AFCON Glory: A Tribute to Musa
"We shall wait and see tomorrow, but we want to win the AFCON for Musa to lift the trophy," expressed Peseiro, highlighting the team's collective determination to secure victory not only for themselves but also as a tribute to Musa's contributions.
The desire to see Musa lift the trophy reflects the deep respect and admiration the team holds for their influential leader.