Ahmed Musa, born on 14th October 1992 (as of 2025, he is 33 years old), is a Nigerian professional footballer from Jos who played as a forward/winger and has been a long-time member of the Nigeria national team. He broke through in Nigeria with Kano Pillars, moved to VVV-Venlo, and had spells with CSKA Moscow, Leicester City, Al-Nassr, and clubs in Turkey. He is one of Nigeria’s most capped players and the first Nigerian to score at two FIFA World Cups.
His mother is Sarah Musa (née Moses / Ekpokhai), a Christian from Edo State, who raised Ahmed and his siblings. ThisDay, AllNigeriaSoccer, Premium Times, and Vanguard in January 2019 reported on his mother’s death and burial plans.
His father, commonly referred to as Alhaji Musa, is described by multiple sources as a Muslim from Borno State, often identified with the Kanuri community, and he died when Ahmed was young. Ahmed Musa was raised in a multi-religious household and is described as Muslim. Several reports identify his paternal background with Borno State and the Kanuri people, while his mother’s family is linked to Edo State. No authoritative source explicitly names his father as “Ibrahim Ahmed Musa”; most profiles refer to him as Alhaji Musa or simply Musa, giving Borno as his origin.
So, Ahmed Musa is Nigerian, born in Jos, with paternal roots in Borno and maternal roots in Edo.
Ahmed Musa Career
Musa started his youth career at GBS Academy from 2005 to 2008. He began his senior career with GBS Academy in 2008 but did not make any appearances.
That same year, he was loaned to JUTH, playing 18 games and scoring four goals. The following season, he joined Kano Pillars on loan, scoring 18 goals in 25 appearances, thereby setting a record for the most goals in an NPFL season at the time.
European Career
In 2010, Musa moved to Dutch club VVV-Venlo. Due to FIFA age restrictions, he only became eligible to play on his 18th birthday, 14 October 2010. He debuted against FC Groningen, winning a penalty in the 50th minute.
Musa was recognized by Goal.com as one of the Hot 100 young football stars in 2011 and listed among the Top Ten Nigerian International Players of 2010. He won the AIT national footballer of the year award in March of the next year.
He scored crucial goals for VVV-Venlo, including a brace against Feyenoord to help the team remain in the Eredivisie.
CSKA Moscow
In January 2012, Musa moved to CSKA Moscow.
On 17 September 2014, he scored in a 5–1 UEFA Champions League defeat to Roma.
In June 2015, he extended his contract to 2019.
Musa finished the 2015–16 Russian Premier League season as the fifth-highest scorer and became one of seven players under 23 in Europe’s top leagues to score double figures in consecutive seasons.
Leicester City and Loan
Musa joined Leicester City in July 2016 for £16.6 million. He scored his first goals in a friendly match against Barcelona and had his Premier League debut on 13 August 2016 against Hull City.
He scored his first Premier League goal on 22 October 2016 against Crystal Palace. By January 2017, Musa had yet to register an assist.
He returned to CSKA Moscow on loan in January 2018.
Al Nassr
In August 2018, Musa signed for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr. He then left the club in October 2020, after speculation of a Premier League move to West Bromwich Albion fell through.
Return to Kano Pillars and Turkey
Musa joined Kano Pillars again in April 2021. However, in July of the same year, he signed a two-year contract with a Turkish side called Fatih Karagümrük, but ended the contract after only one season.
In September 2022, he joined Sivasspor on a two-year contract that ended mutually. Later in October 2024, he rejoined Kano Pillars for a third stint.
Ahmed Musa Super Eagles Career
Musa was called up to Nigeria’s senior team in April 2010 by Lars Lagerbäck and debuted at 17 on 5 September 2010 against Madagascar. He scored his first goal for the Super Eagles in March of the next year against Kenya.
Musa represented Nigeria U-20 in the 2011 African Youth Championship qualifiers and the FIFA U-20 World Cup, scoring three goals. He played in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring in the semi-final against Mali, and appeared in the final, where Nigeria won.
Musa was part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad, scoring twice against Argentina. In 2015, he was briefly named Nigeria captain, later becoming vice-captain under Mikel John Obi. At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he scored twice against Iceland.
By June 2019, he had become the third-most-capped Nigerian player when he surpassed the record of the previous third-most-capped player, Nwankwo Kanu. Musa participated in the 2019, 2021, and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. On 13 November 2021, he earned his 101st cap, surpassing Joseph Yobo’s record to become the player with the highest appearances in Nigeria’s history.
Musa has made 393 club appearances, scoring 96 goals, with 110 caps and 16 goals for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Clubs, Appearances and Goals
| Years | Club | League Apps (caps) | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | JUTH F.C. (loan) | 18 | 4 |
| 2009–2010 | Kano Pillars F.C. (loan) | 25 | 18 |
| 2010–2012 | VVV‑Venlo (Netherlands) | 37 | 8 |
| 2012–2016 | CSKA Moscow (Russia) | 125 | 42 |
| 2016–2018 | Leicester City (England) | 21 | 2 |
| 2018 (loan) | CSKA Moscow | 10 | 6 |
| 2018–2020 | Al‑Nassr (Saudi Arabia) | 50 | 9 |
| 2021 | Kano Pillars | 8 | 0 |
| 2021–2022 | Fatih Karagümrük (Turkey) | 34 | 2 |
| 2022–2024 | Sivasspor (Turkey) | 19 | 0 |
| 2024–present | Kano Pillars | 23 | 10 |
Is Ahmed Musa still playing for Nigeria?
As of late 2025, Ahmed Musa remains an active professional footballer with Kano Pillars FC, where he also serves as General Manager, but his role with the Super Eagles is irregular.
He was recalled to the preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in March 2025 but omitted from the final 23‑man squad.
Musa has not formally retired from international duty; in 2024, he denied retirement rumours, saying he only “took a little break” and remains willing to “honour any invitation” to play for Nigeria. His absence from recent squads is due to selection decisions rather than a personal retirement.
Ahmed Musa Trophies & Achievements
2009–2011: Early Career and Youth Success
- 2009–10: Top scorer, Nigeria Premier League (Kano Pillars)
- 2010: WAFU Nations Cup winner with Nigeria national team
- 2011: African Youth Championship winner with Nigeria U20
2012–2016: CSKA Moscow Era (Russia)
- 2012–13:
- Russian Premier League champion
- Russian Cup winner
- Russian Cup Top Scorer
- Named among 33 best players of the Russian championship
- 2013–14: Russian Premier League champion
- 2013: Russian Super Cup winner
- 2014: Russian Super Cup winner
- 2015–16: Russian Premier League champion
2013: Breakthrough with Nigeria Senior Team
- 2013: Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner with Nigeria
- 2013: Awarded Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) by Nigeria
2014–2018: Leicester City & International World Cup Records
- 2014 FIFA World Cup (Brazil): Scored 2 goals vs Argentina
- 2014: Named in CAF Team of the Year
- 2018 FIFA World Cup (Russia): Scored 2 goals vs Iceland
- 2018: Nigeria’s all-time top scorer at FIFA World Cup finals (4 goals total)
2018–2020: Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia)
- 2018–19: Saudi Pro League champion
- 2019: Saudi Super Cup winner
2019–2023: Continued National Team Success
- 2019 AFCON: Third place with Nigeria
- 2023 AFCON: National recognition; Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) following Nigeria’s runner-up finish
Career Records
- Most-capped Nigerian international player: over 110 caps
- Nigeria’s record World Cup goal scorer: 4 goals
- CAF Team of the Year: 2014
Family, Marriages & Relationships
Ahmed Musa has done several weddings with four women at different times. His first wife, Jamila Musa, whom he married in 2013. She had two children with the footballer, Ahmed Musa Jr and Halima Musa. However, he left Jamila after a domestic dispute in 2017, which involved the police.
His second wife is Juliet Ejue, sometimes referred to as Juliet Ejie or Julie Ejue. She was married to Musa shortly after his divorce from Jamila and was given a court wedding in Abuja on the 23rd May 2017. The union reportedly produced at least one child between them born around 2018. Their marriage ended later, though details and exact time are not clear. Juliet is Christian, which caused a religious rift between them and Musa, who is a Muslim, was contemplating polygamy.
The third wife is Mariam Adamu Jajere, also called just Mariam or Mariam Adamu. She was reportedly married to Musa in 2021 in what appeared like a secret ceremony. It is unconfirmed whether he has any kids with this wife. However, some news sites reported that he fathered another child recently. Though this is not confirmed and might not be from wife number three.
In May 2025, Ahmed Musa reportedly married Asma’u Moriki, also spelt Asmau Moriki, in Kano State in a private ceremony; no children have been reported from this union. Some sites mention additional wives, but these claims lack verifiable evidence. Confirmed children are with Jamila (two) and Juliet (at least one). Later marriages have been private, with few details beyond wedding reports and photos.
Ahmed Musa Net Worth
Ahmed Musa’s net worth is anywhere from US$ 10 million (about ₦ 15 billion) to US$ 63.8 million (around ₦ 92.9 billion) between 2023 and 2025, according to Forbes and other websites.
He earns this money from playing football for clubs, advertising deals, owning property, and running businesses.
Different sources give different numbers because they calculate it in different ways. Some more careful estimates say Ahmed Musa’s net worth in Naira is closer to ₦ 93 billion.
Salary & Earnings
Ahmed Musa’s salary at Kano Pillars in 2024 is €3,000 per month or five million naira. He returned largely for love of the club.
At Al-Nassr from 2018 to 2020, he earned £60,000 per week (£240,000–£260,000 per month), with an annual salary of €16.5 million, marking his peak. His Al-Nassr wage in Naira was ₦114.78 million per week, ₦459.12 million per month, and ₦5.97 billion per year.
At Sivasspor in 2023–2024, he earned £19,262 per week (₦36.8 million per week, ₦147.2 million per month, ₦1.91 billion per year), down from £10,159 per week in 2022–2023.
Ahmed Musa Cars And Houses
Ahmed Musa has a collection of fancy cars. Some include a Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon (G 63 AMG), a 2019 Mercedes‑Benz V‑Class, a Mercedes‑Benz CLS sedan, a 2017 Porsche Macan, a Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter van, a Range Rover Sport, and a 2018 Range Rover Velar. People also say he has a Mercedes‑AMG S63 Coupe and another black Range Rover, but the exact model isn’t mentioned. The G‑Wagon and V‑Class were bought brand new. Altogether, his cars are worth around ₦368 million. Some reports add that he owns a Toyota HiAce bus, a Toyota Hilux, and a BMW for his son.
Ahmed Musa owns a sizeable residence in Jos, Plateau State — a duplex on 10 plots with a gym, swimming pool, private football pitch, mosque, and security fencing. In Lagos, he reportedly developed a mini-estate of about 20 terrace houses in Lekki, worth around N1.4 billion. In Kano, he has invested in multiple luxury apartments in districts like Nasarawa and Hotoro GRA.
There are claims he owns over 300 houses in Lagos and more than 400 across Nigeria, but these remain unconfirmed. No official record exists of a named “Ahmed Musa estate” in Lagos or Kano in the sense of a named, legally registered housing estate under his ownership.
Ahmed Musa Football Academy
The Ahmed Musa Football Academy is part of Ahmed Musa’s youth sports project and operates within a single network that also uses the names Ahmed Musa Sports and Fitness Centre, Ahmad Musa Sports & Fitness Centre, Ahmed Musa Sport Centre and PDSL Football Academy.
Its main base is in Kano at CBN Quarters in Hotoro, also known as Hotoro GRA or Kwanar Sabo.
The academy’s Facebook page announces registrations for children aged 5 to 17 and provides contact numbers, match clips and training updates.
Its Instagram page, @ahmedmusasportcentre, shares videos, booking details and events such as the 2022 Ramadan Cup Final, while YouTube videos under the PDSL / Ahmed Musa Sports and Fitness Centre name show matches and community activities at the Kano facility.
