Veteran striker Ahmed Musa would have to prove his suitability yet again to have any chance in the ‘new look’ Super Eagles being put in place by Coach Eric Sekou Chelle.
The Franco-Malian tactician said as much in London ahead of this week’s Four-Nation London Unity Cup involving Nigeria, Ghana Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica. The Super Eagles will open their account tomorrow against the Black Stars at the Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford.
Musa was last in the Super Eagles’ mix during the delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in February 2024 and was a major omission in Chelle’s first two matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March.
I think Ahmed is a good player, I think everyone knows that and for me, this is the reality, this is the fact the 47-year-old Chelle told NFF TV. “ Secondly, he can bring his experience because he has played a lot of big games, so he can bring something to the group.”
That notwithstanding, Chelle said he was clear about his vision, adding the Kano Pillars’ Captain would have to justify his recall to the Super Eagles
He noted: “So my vision is the same and like the other players, he (Ahmed) is given a chance and he needs to take the chance and show us what he can do,
Good if he you (can) make a great, you (Ahmed) can come on (to the Super Eagles).
‘But for him, I think he has a lot of pressure because he needs to be very good (to make the team),” he affirmed.
