Former captain of Super Eagles bags Chieftaincy title in Yobe State

The former captain of Nigeria Super Eagles and former CSKA Moscow forward, Ahmed Musa (MON), (OON) has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of Shetiman Kwallon Kafa Nguru by the Emir of Nguru, Alhaji Mai Mustapha Ibn Kyari in the Nguru local government area of Yobe State Nigeria.

The event which took place on Sunday 9^th 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.”

Ahmed Musa OON MON born 14 October 1992) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward and left winger for the Nigeria national team.

Musa became the first Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match, after scoring twice against Argentina 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.

Musa is not the only Super Eagles star who has received a chieftaincy title. Nigeria football great and #LaLiga ambassador Mutiu Adepoju was conferred with a traditional chieftaincy title by the Ooni of Ife as Asoju Amuludun Oodua. This honorary chieftaincy title is in recognition of his exploits in the beautiful game, Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali also got a chieftaincy title after the 2023 AFCON.