Ahmed Musa Back as Super Eagles Prepare for Unity Cup

Veteran striker Ahmed Musa has been recalled to captain Nigeria at the four-nation Unity Cup in London from 27–31 May 2025. His return to the Super Eagles fold follows an impressive domestic season with Kano Pillars, where he netted eight goals and provided key leadership on and off the pitch.

The invitational tournament features Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium. Upcoming fixtures include a historic African derby against Ghana on 28 May, offering head coach Eric Chelle a vital opportunity to test new systems before 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume in September.

Veteran striker Ahmed Musa has been recalled to captain Nigeria at the four-nation Unity Cup in London from 27–31 May 2025. His return to the Super Eagles fold follows an impressive domestic season with Kano Pillars, where he netted eight goals and provided key leadership on and off the pitch.

The invitational tournament features Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium. Upcoming fixtures include a historic African derby against Ghana on 28 May, offering head coach Eric Chelle a vital opportunity to test new systems before 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume in September.

Musa’s experience and influence are expected to be crucial as the Super Eagles blend youth prospects with seasoned campaigners, aiming to build cohesion and sharpen competitive edge ahead of official qualifiers.