Former Super Eagles Forward John Utaka as weighed in on the controversy surrounding team captain Ahmed Musa’s unexpected departure from the national team camp to get married.
Ahmed Musa, who plays for Nigerian club Kano Pillars, left the Super Eagles camp in London shortly after Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Ghana in the Unity Cup. He later got married to his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in Kano.
Speaking to Brila FM, Utaka said, “We don’t know what discussions were held before Musa went to camp. It’s a national duty, things have to be done correctly.” The former international, who made 44 appearances for Nigeria, underscored the need for professionalism when representing the country.
Recall that Ahmed Musa featured as a second-half substitute in the win over Ghana, but he suddenly excused himself from camp ahead of the Unity Cup final against Jamaica Which Nigeria won via penalties.
Musa is expected to be absent when the Super Eagles take on Russia in an international friendly at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 6.
