Musa who made his debut in 2010, is the highest-capped Nigerian player, making 107 appearances and scoring 16 goals
By Kehinde Okeowo
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has said he is not considering retiring from international football yet, insisting only the head coach, Jose Peseiro can stop him from playing for Nigeria.
Peseiro was widely criticised for adding Musa to his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double header against Guinea-Bissau.
Musa also made it known at the beginning of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, that he would be quitting international football at the end of the tournament.
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However, two years after making such a commitment, the veteran striker has failed to keep to his words, as he has continued to make himself available for selection.
Speaking on the controversy surrounding his invitation at the press conference before the match against
Guinea-Bissau at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Friday, Musa made it known he will continue to play for the Super Eagles as long as he gets an invitation.
He also said as a patriot, he would keep representing Nigeria as long as he is fit enough to do so, adding that only the coach can stop him.
He said: “In as much as I am being invited by the coach and my body can carry me, I will continue to play for Nigeria.
“The coach who invited me knows better and as a patriotic Nigerian, I can’t decline my national team invitation after so much sacrifice.”
The 30-year-old Musa is the highest-capped Nigerian player after making 107 appearances.
He made his debut for the senior national team in 2010 and has since then netted 16 goals for the Super Eagles.
