Ahmed Musa is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward and left winger for Turkish Super Lig side Fatih Karagumruk and the Nigeria national team. He began his football career at GBS Football Academy, where he played for the youth squad. Musa previously played on loan for JUTH, Kano Pillars, VVV Venlo, CSKA Moscow, Leicester City, and Al Nassr. He is now portraying Fatih Karagumruk.
Musa has represented Nigeria at various ages on the international stage. He has played for Nigeria at the U20, U23, and senior levels. On September 5, 2010, he made his international debut for Nigeria in a qualification match for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
Musa was a member of Nigeria’s U20 team that won the African Youth Championship in 2011 and was named the tournament’s most valuable player. He has represented Nigeria at the 2010 WAFU Nations Cup, the 2013 and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. He was instrumental in Nigeria’s victories in the 2010 WAFU Nations Cup and the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. After scoring twice against Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he became the first Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match. He is also the first Nigerian to score in two FIFA World Cup games, having scored twice against Iceland in the 2018 FIFA World Cup group stage. He has received over 95 caps and scored over ten goals for his country since his debut.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Ahmed Musa |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 Years |
| Nick Name | Mica |
| Birth Name | Ahmed Musa |
| Birth Date | 1992-10-14 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Birth Nation | Nigeria |
| Place Of Birth | Jos, Nigeria |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Ethnicity | African |
| Religion | Muslim |
| Career Start | 2005 |
| Awards | 2009-10 Nigeria Premier League Top Scorer and 2012-13 Russian Cup Top Scorer. |
| Father | Alhaji Musa |
| Mother | Sarah Musa |
| Sisters | Four |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Juliet Ejue |
| Children | Halima Musa and Ahmed Musa Jr |
| Height | Five ft. 8 inches |
| Weight | 65kg |
| Body Type | Alethic |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Source of Wealth | Football Career |
| Net Worth | ₦6.5 billion |
| Salary | $2.5 Million |
| Current Club | Fatih Karagumruk |
| Position | Winger |
Ahmed Musa Biography
On October 14, 1992, Ahmed Musa was born in Jos, Nigeria. His father, Alhaji Musa, a polygamist, and mother, Sarah Musa (née Moses), a Christian from Edo state in southern Nigeria, were abducted from his multireligious home (a polygamist). After his father passed away when he was seven years old in Edo State, Nigeria, his mother raised him by herself. Alongside his four sisters, he grew up. One of them died in 2013. He holds Nigerian nationality. He belongs to the African ethnicity. His faith is Muslim. His horoscope sign is Libra.
Height And Weight
How tall is Ahmed Musa? Ahmed Musa stands at the height of 1.73m, i.e., 5 feet and 8 inches tall. He has a body weight of 65kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color and hair color are black. His sexual orientation is straight.
Career
- On January 7, 2012, he signed for the Russian side CSKA Moscow for an unknown amount.
- On August 4, 2018, he joined to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a permanent deal.
- After spending just four months with Kano Pillars, he secured a two-year deal with the Turkish League side, Fatih Karagumruk, for €4 million.
- He has played for Nigeria at the U20, U23, and senior levels.
- He has received over 95 caps and scored over ten goals for his country since his debut.
Ahmed Musa Wife & Marriage
Ahmed Musa is a married guy. He tied his knot with Juliet Ejue on May 23, 2017. Besides, he hasn’t revealed any details about his wedding ceremony. The couple gave birth to a son. Previously, he married Jamila Musa, with whom he had two children: Halima Musa (daughter) and Ahmed Musa Jr (son) (son). He and Jamila received a divorce immediately after he was arrested for domestic violence for reportedly assaulting his wife, Jamila. Currently, he has an intimate relationship with his girlfriend, Juliet Ejue, and children, where they are enjoying their life happily together.
Ahmed Musa’s Net Worth in 2024
Ahmed Musa earns from his professional career as a football player. His revenue is through contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. As of January 2024, Ahmed Musa’s estimated net worth is $10 Million, and his salary is $2.5 million. His market value is roughly €4 million.
Facts
- He started playing football at the age of 13.
- He was a member of Nigeria’s U20 team that won the African Youth Championship in 2011 and was named the tournament’s most valuable player.
- After scoring twice against Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he became the first Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match.
