Ahmed Musa is a Nigerian professional footballer born on October 14, 1992, in Jos, Nigeria. He plays as a forward and winger.

Musa began his football career at a young age, playing for local clubs in Jos. He later joined Kano Pillars in 2008, where he quickly established himself as a talented young player.

In 2010, Musa moved to Dutch club VVV-Venlo, where he spent two seasons before joining Russian club CSKA Moscow in 2012.

Musa’s impressive performances at CSKA Moscow earned him a transfer to English Premier League club Leicester City in 2016. He played for Leicester City for two seasons before returning to CSKA Moscow on loan in 2018.

In 2018, Musa joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where he won several titles, including the Saudi Pro League and Saudi Super Cup.

In 2021, Musa returned to Nigeria and played for Kano Pillars before joining Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük later that year and now plays at Kano Pillars.

Musa has been a key player for the Nigerian national team, earning him over 130 caps and scoring more than 25 goals. He has represented Nigeria in different international stages, including:
2014 FIFA World Cup
2018 FIFA World Cup
Africa Cup of Nations

Notably, Musa played a crucial role in Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, scoring important goals in the qualifying campaign. He also led the team to the World Cup in Russia, where they were later eliminated.


Musa is married and has two children. He is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in his hometown of Jos, where he has established several charitable foundations.

Overall, Ahmed Musa is a talented and accomplished Nigerian footballer who has made a significant impact on the sport both domestically and internationally.