Pump-up spirit with a pledge of half million for each Golden Eaglets’ goal in Algeria 2023
By Rasheed Adewuyi
Nigeria’s most capped international, Ahmed Musa, regrets never playing for the U17 team in his football career.
“You have to work hard. Listen and obey your coaches if you want to succeed at this stage of your football. “Sometimes, I regret that I never played for the Golden Eaglets,” Musa revealed, during his surprise visit to the campsite of Nigeria’s U17 team, the Golden Eaglets, at the Parkview Hotel in Abuja on Wednesday.
“I promise and I assure you that you will be rewarded with ₦500,000.00 for every goal scored at the U17 AFCON in Algeria next month. Remember to always play as a team. If you are a defender, play with your mates, same for you that is a midfielder. Do not be selfish as a striker.”
The former Leicester of England attacker urged the players to endeavor to continue the rich youth football culture of Nigeria, and to make a name for themselves and their families.
“You have to make use of this opportunity. You are not the best in Nigeria. Many players out there are better than you. The only difference is that you have the opportunity,” Musa stated.
“You have to work hard. Pray a lot and be determined to make a name for Nigeria and also for yourselves and your families. Do not miss this great opportunity.”
The Super Eagles star also said he was shocked when he was named the Super Eagles captain by former Nigeria Coach, Gernot Rohr.
“I was only given five minutes in my debut game for the Super Eagles, but today I am the captain of the team. I never thought I would someday be the captain of the Super Eagles.
Musa, who won his 109th cap for the Super Eagles in the 2023 AFCON 1-0 away win over Guinea Bissau in Bissau on Monday, added: “Promise me that you will make Nigerians proud. Football is the only thing that unites our country. Whether you are a Muslim or a Christian does not matter in football. Winning is what Nigerians are looking forward to.”
