Ahmed Musa

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Ahmed Musa born?October 14, 1992
2. Where was Ahmed Musa born?Jos, Nigeria
3. What is the nigeria national team appearances?111 (as of November 2021), making him Nigeria's most capped player
4. Who is Ahmed Musa?Ahmed Musa is a fast Nigerian soccer player who plays as a forward or winger. He is known for scoring amazing goals and helping his team win matches.
5. What is special about his World Cup goals?He was the first Nigerian player to score more than one goal in a single World Cup match. He scored a brace against Argentina in 2014 and another against Iceland in 2018.

Forward/Winger: Attacking football positions focused on scoring goals and creating chances, often utilizing speed and dribbling.
FIFA World Cup: The premier international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
Most Capped Player: The player who has made the highest number of appearances for their national team in official matches.
Saudi Premier League: The highest professional football division in Saudi Arabia, known for its competitive nature and international talent.