Nigerian hero, Ahmed Musa who was the man of the match at the Super Eagles clash against Iceland on Friday have earned a new nickname in the camp following his stunning performance at the crucial game. Musa netted a second-half brace that gave Nigerians a new breath of fresh air going forward in the 2018 World Cup.

The Leicester City striker after the match was dubbed “Governor” by his teammates who held him in high esteem. This new development was revealed in an Instagram story clip which was shared by Alex Iwobi – the players were captured chanting “the governor is here” as they gyrate in sheer happiness for their victory courtesy of Ahmed Musa’s deliveries. Below are the screenshots of their celebrations.

Ahmed Musa introduced himself on the biggest football stage once again on Friday when he saw the back of the net two times against Iceland to keep Super Eagles 2018 World Cup hopes alive. While fans are still basking in the euphoria of their well-deserved victory and chanting MUSA as the Nigerian hero, there are things about the footballer that makes him even more interesting.

Ahmed Musa is one of the richest footballers in Nigeria and has got some stuff to show for it, ranging from multi-million naira house to his ultra-modern sports centre in Kano. The Nigerian striker spared no expense in building a comfortable abode for himself and family in his home city Jos, Plateau State, where he began his football career. He completed the mansion a few months ago and we want to get inside this massive mansion.

His new home, a tastefully furnished duplex, contains among many other amenities, a swimming pool, a sizable football field with a synthetic pitch, a mosque and a gym. Also, the house is surrounded by high tech electric fence and silver gate that slides into place seamlessly after every entry and exit.

Also, The footballer announced plans to begin the construction of his ultra-modern sports complex in Hotoro Kano sometime last year when he took to social media to share the picture of the property which will be named after him, ‘The Ahmed Musa Sports Centre Kano.’

Musa in front of his 2016 Range Rover Sport

Musa’s newly purchased brand new 2018 Range Rover Velar

Full view of Ahmed Musa’s mansion

Ahmed Musa’s home is complete with a mini-football pitch and other amenities.

Ahmed Musa Sports Centre, Kano

Iceland’s coach Heimir Hallgrimsson gestures on the sideline during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Nigeria and Iceland at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd on June 22, 2018. / AFP PHOTO /

Nigeria vs Iceland : Nigeria’s coach Gernot Rohr on Friday said his team’s 2-0 defeat of Iceland was all down to technical transformation and sacrifices by the duo of Mikel Obi and Victor Moses.

Nigeria’s forward Ahmed Musa and teammates celebrate their victory at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Nigeria and Iceland at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd on June 22, 2018. / AFP
Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 at the Volgograd Arena in a Group D match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, with the win pushing them into contention for qualification.

Rohr who spoke at the post-match conference also praised his team and coaching staff for working hard to achieve the victory.

“In the Nigeria vs Iceland game we changed our formation to 3-5-2 and it was good for us. It was a different style in defence.

“Kenneth (Omeruo) is so strong in the air and we needed that to cut off the crosses by Iceland into the box and also the set-pieces.

“The players, as well as all the staff, worked so hard in the past six days or so for us to be ready for Iceland and be able to achieve this.

“Everybody was not happy after that loss to Croatia and we all realised that we must get going to be able to realise our dreams,’’ he said.

The coach added that the team also benefited from the sacrifice made by the duo of Obi and Moses who opted to play as needed and asked of them.

“Mikel has in the last two years been playing as an offensive midfielder, especially now in China, while Victor has been playing as a forward. But we needed them to play in different roles today.

“We needed to convince them to make the sacrifice for their country, and they accepted. They played so well in these roles and the team and their country benefited.

“It is not easy having to do so, especially when you have to combine defensive duties with offensive duties. But the team is now the better for their sacrifice,’’ he said.

Rohr also praised two-goal hero of the Nigeria vs Iceland game Ahmed Musa, saying his speed as well as his work rate helped a lot in pushing back Iceland in the second half especially.

“We realised at half-time that we needed to do something to change the game, and that was why we brought in Tyronne Ebuehi to add more offensive force on the left flank.

“Musa now added to it with his speed, and this changed the game for us. By the time we did more of counter-attacks, and with quick passes in the middle we had the game in control,’’ he said.

The coach nonetheless praised Iceland for their game, saying “they gave us a good fight, they were fair and showed good attitude, even after the game’’.

Nigeria will now face Argentina on Tuesday in St Petersburg needing at least a draw to qualify for the Round of 16.
(NAN).

Nigerian player Ahmed Musa couldn’t hide his happiness while exchanging marital vows with his new wife, Juliet in court.

A video of Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa taking his marital vow with his new wife has surfaced online. The footage shows the two legalizing their union in court

The 24-year-old who plays his club football at Leicester City couldn’t hide his joy as he happily signs the court papers.

This is coming only a few weeks after Musa divorced his wife Jamila, a mother of two children. However, the couple are yet to go public with the announcement even as photos and video recording of the event have circulated on social media.