The event which took place on Sunday 9th June 2024 at the palace of the Emir of Nguru witnessed a huge turnout of the youth, traditional rulers, football stakeholders, businessmen and women alike not leaving out top government officials
The 31-year-old forward has registered 108 appearances for Nigeria, the highest ever. Musa is also the Super Eagles’ highest goalscorer in the FIFA World Cup.
Although, still active, Musa is clubless, and was left out of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin by the national of the Nigeria Super Eagles, coach Finidi George.
Nonetheless, despite the disappointment of missing out on the qualifiers, Musa has a cause to smile.
On Sunday, the former CSKA Moscow man shared a post of himself receiving the “Shetiman Kwallon Kaf na Nguru” title from the Emir of Nguru in Yobe State.
Being a popular figure in the northern part of Nigeria because of his football fame and his philanthropic gesture, he was welcomed to the town amidst fanfare from the residents of Nguru who closed shops to honour the football hero.
Feeling incredibly grateful for the massive turnout, warm welcome, and love from the people of Yobe North! ❤️???? Special thanks to the Emir of Nguru for bestowing upon me the title of Shetiman Kwallon Kaf na Nguru. I am truly honored and my heart is full of gratitude. Special… pic.twitter.com/FSOvwGHbWj
-Ahmed Musa (MON) (OON) (@Ahmedmusa718) June 9, 2024
He shared a post on his social media platform to appreciate those who gave him an arousing welcome to the town.
“Feeling incredibly grateful for the massive turnout, warm welcome, and love from the people of Yobe North, Musa said.
“Special thanks to the Emir of Nguru for bestowing upon me the title of Shetiman Kwallon Kaf na Nguru. I am truly honored and my heart is full of gratitude. Special thanks to all the youths and the people of Nguru for your support. May Allah bless you all.”
Musa became the first Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match, after scoring twice againstArgentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Musa is also the first Nigerian to score in two FIFA World Cup competitions, after scoring another brace against Iceland in the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. With 108 appearances, he is Nigeria’s most capped player since November 2021. Musa was a member of the Saudi club Al Nassr‘s squad that won the Saudi Premier League and Saudi Super Cup, both in 2019.