The captain of the senior national team of Nigeria Ahmed Musa has fired back at people questioning his invitation to the senior national team of Nigeria for the AFCON qualifiers games against Guinea Bissau.
Musa hasn’t had the best of time at club level for a while now even at his present team Sivasspor, he has been a bit part player with just three minutes of action in his last four games before the international break.
Despite his lack of game time at club level, head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Jose Peseiro still included him in his 23 man list for the back to back games against Guinea Bissau. It led to harsh criticism considering that he was picked at the expense of other players who have been active at their clubs.
Musa was asked about his future at the team and if he thinks he deserves a spot in the team base on his current form. He was also asked why he still believe he can contribute to the team instead of retiring from the team after 107 appearances.
“In as much as I am being invited by the coach and my body can carry me, I will continue to play for Nigeria”, he said at the pre match conference.
“The coach who invited knows better and as a patriotic Nigerian, I can’t decline my national team invitation after so much sacrifice.
“I don’t listen to those who are clamouring for my retirement. I remain focused on my career. Whoever is invited, people must talk, so, why should I listen to their comments”, he fired back at his critics.
Mohammed Mowiz