Ahmed Musa: Quick Bio, Wives, All His Records, Net Worth, Other Facts

• Ahmed Musa currently plays as a forward and right-winger for the Turkish super-lig club Fatih Karagümrük.
• He is the first Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match and has a net worth estimated at $18 million (N7.6 billion).
• He is currently married to Juliet Ejue and Mariam Musa.

The Nigerian professional footballer Ahmed Musa is a prolific striker and right winger currently playing for Turkish super-lig club  Fatih Karagümrük and also the Nigerian national team where he has achieved quite a lot. Becoming the third most capped player for the national team in 2019 is among the footballer’s latest achievements in his career.

He has played alongside some of the best football players in the world and for different teams. He can play anywhere across the frontline either as a winger or a striker.

Ahmed Musa seems to have taken after his father who was a polygamist. The Nigerian footballer has been married three times and divorced once. He currently has two wives, Juliet and Mariam.

Brief Biography of Ahmed Musa

The Fatih Karagümrük’s player was born into a polygamous family in the city of Jos to his parents Alhaji Musa and Sarah Moses on 14th October 1992. He is reportedly a native of Borno Stat and a Muslim by faith. His mother Sarah was a Christian from Edo state while his father was a Muslim from Borno state.

At the tender age of seven, Ahmed lost his father and his mother raised him alongside his four sisters.

Ahmed Musa Has Two Wives

The football star was first married to a woman identified as Jamila. They were said to be happily married until he decided to take a second wife as permitted by Islamic law. Jamila did not like the idea and later on, an altercation occurred at their residence in Leicester. Then the police were called and the footballer was reportedly arrested because his then-wife allegedly accused him of domestic violence.

He was later released as there were no concrete charges against him. After the incident in 2017, Ahmed and Jamila parted ways.  Their marriage birthed two children: Ahmed Musa Jr. and Halima Musa.

That same year, He went ahead to marry his second wife Juliet Ejue. Ahmed Musa and Juliet currently have two kids as well.

 

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According to reports, the Super Eagles star has taken another wife. He reportedly married his third wife Mariam in a private ceremony in July 2021.

 

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The Nigerian Forward Began His Early Career In GBS Football Academy

 

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Ahmed Musa has attained success in his career so far. His career began in the GBS Football Academy in Jos Plateau state. In 2008, he was loaned to JUTH FC where he played 18 games and scored four goals in his first two professional seasons.

He was later sent to Kano Pillars F.C on another loan in the 2009-10 season and he set the league record scoring multiple goals as his team finished second. The Nigerian forward held the record for the highest goals ever scored in one season in the history of the Nigerian Premier League until November 2011 when Jude Aneke of Kaduna United F.C beat the record.

In 2010, Musa was transferred to Dutch club VVV-Venlo but unfortunately, his age at that time did not allow him to play because he was not eligible for an ITC in accordance with the FIFA rules. He was eventually allowed to play when he turned 18 that same year in October 2010.

While at Venlo, his skills on the pitch did not go unnoticed as other clubs started scouting for the Nigerian player. Venlo reportedly turned down a bid of €10 million for Musa from a Bundesliga club. However, he was signed for Russian side CSKA Moscow on January 7, 2012, for an undisclosed fee.

After becoming the 5th highest scorer in the Russian Premier League, he moved to Leicester City on 8 July 2016 for an estimated fee of £16.6 million. Ahmed scored his first goals for the club in a friendly against Barcelona in the 2016 International Champions Cup in a 4-2 loss. He also made his Premier League debut on August 13, 2016, in a 2-1 defeat against Hull City. He also scored his first Premier League goal in a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on October 22, 2016.

The former Venlo player was later transferred to CSKA Moscow on loan for the 2017-2018 season before he moved to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on August 4, 2018. During the transfer window for the 2020-21 season, it was reported that Premier League club West Bromwich Albion was expected to complete the transfer move for Ahmed Musa but that never happened as he subsequently returned to Kano Pillars on April 13, 2021, until the end of the 2020-21 season.

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Ahmed Musa Made His International Debut At The Age Of 17

In April 2010, Musa was called up to join the Nigerian national football team camp before the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa under the leadership of coach Lars Lagerback. After helping Nigeria win in the 2010 WAFU Nations Cup, he was however forced out of the Super Eagles’ 30-man World Cup roster due to an ankle injury.

On August 5, 2010, the Nigerian footballer made his debut for the senior team in a qualification match for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar. He later recorded his first goal for the super eagles in 2011 against Kenya.

In 2011, he was declared unavailable by VVV Venlo even though he was included in the Nigeria national under-20 football team to represent the country in the 2011 African Youth Championship qualifiers. However, Venlo later agreed that Musa should shuttle between the Netherlands and South Africa due to club commitments.

The Jos-born player also represented Nigeria U20 in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia where he scored three goals in five matches. His performance earned him a place as one of the 10 candidates for the Adidas Golden Ball that was awarded to the most outstanding player of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Ahmed Musa was again called up to Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. and in 2014, Stephen Keshi named him in the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad. During the tournament, he scored two goals in a 3-2 defeat to Argentina.

Musa became the captain of the national team in October 2015 but it was later reversed in 2016 as Mikel John Obi was named captain and Musa was moved to vice-captain. After Mikel retired, Musa became the captain of the national team.

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Ahmed Musa’s performance was great but it, unfortunately, could not keep them in the tournament as they were eliminated by Argentina.

How Rich Is The Former Leicester City Star?

Having played for different teams and clubs around the world, the Nigerian international player reportedly has amassed a net worth of around $18 million(N 7.4 billion) which makes him one of the richest footballers in Nigeria. His salaries and earnings in the different clubs he has played have contributed to his huge net worth.

It could be recalled that the player was paid about £60.000 weekly and 16.5 million euros while he was playing for Al Nassr. He earned about $3 million annual salary while he was playing for Leicester City. He played for free while at Kano Pillars but right now, his salary at Fatih Karagümrük is reportedly close to N1.02 billion every year.

His current market value is said to be €4.50 million as of January 4, 2022. His highest market value was €18 million in May 2016.

Aside from his salary, Ahmed Musa has had the luxury of being signed to several endorsement deals from different companies. His first notable deal was in 2012 when he signed a three-year contract with the American multinational corporation, Nike.

He later became the brand ambassador of Syinix Limited in 2019 and in 2021, he was unveiled as the new brand ambassador of Pop Cola Soft Drink.

The Evidence of the athlete’s wealth is often seen in the type of cars he drives and the houses he owns. His social media pages reveal that Musa loves luxury cars which are often seen in his garage. He reportedly has a fleet of exotic cars among which are:

• Range Rover Sport
• Range Rover Velar
• 2019 Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
• Porshe Macan
• Mercedes Bens GL
• Toyota Hilux
• Toyota Hiace Bus

Aside from his fleet of cars, Ahmed Musa reportedly has a mansion in the city he grew up in. His mansion in Jos has exotic features such as a swimming pool, gym, mosque, and football field that has a synthetic pitch. He also has a sports complex in Kano which he built as a gift for his former club Kano Pillars.

Here Are Other Interesting Facts About Ahmed Musa

1. Ahmed Musa is a philanthropist

The professional football player does not spend the money on himself alone, he is known for giving back to society as well. He has built several community projects and has helped change people’s lives as well.

Ahmed Musa is the founder of Ahmed Musa Neighbour Center in Kaduna. According to goal.com, the Super Eagles captain gave N2 million to Army  Day Secondary School in Kano for the construction of a mosque on the school premises.

Also, there are reports that he has promised to build an international school in Jos Plateau state. The captain revealed this on his Instagram page.

 

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2. His wife and children were once kidnapped

Ahmed Musa’s mansion in Jos was reportedly raided in 2013 and his wife and kids were kidnapped. Thankfully, they were later released and no one was hurt. He decided to build another mansion in the same city but this time with more security features.

3. He is currently playing his last Africa Cup of Nations tournament

Ahmed Musa revealed during a press conference that he will be playing in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for the last time in 2022. The captain of the Nigerian national team intends to retire before the next AFCON.

However, he stated that he would participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar if Nigeria qualifies. He also expressed his desire to win the tournament which he believes would be the best parting gift for him.

Musa’s first AFCON was in South Africa in 2013 where his team won. in his second appearance in Egypt, the team won the bronze.

Ahmed Musa has played for the Super Eagles for 12 years and he has netted 16 goals including four at different World Cups.

4. Ahmed Musa lost his mother in 2019

 

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The 31-year-old striker revealed on January 24 2019 on his Twitter page that he lost his mother. His mother had previously been ill and the details surrounding her death have remained unknown.

5. Here are some of his career awards and honors

Ahmed Musa has been recognized for his outstanding talent and numerous achievement in his career. Since his name was included on the top-100 young football players by goal.com, he has continued to climb the ladder of success and has made a name for himself. Here are some of his awards and honors:

Individual

• Nigeria Premier League Top Scorer: 2009-10
• Russian Cup Top Scorer: 2012-13
• CAF Team of the Year: 2014

International

• Nigeria U20: African Youth Championship
• WAFU Nations Cup: 2010
• Africa Cup of Nations: 2013

Clubs: CSKA

• Russian Premier League: 2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16
• Russian Cup: 2012-13
• Russian Super Cup: 2013, 2014

Al-Nassr

• Saudi Professional League: 2018-19
• Saudi Super Cup: 2019

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