Ahmed Musa, captain of Nigeria’s national football team and its most capped player, has tied the knot with his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in a grand traditional ceremony held in Kaduna State.
The 32-year-old forward, who currently plays for Kano Pillars FC, momentarily stepped away from the Super Eagles’ final training camp to take part in the celebrations.
The wedding, which took place on Friday, was marked by a colourful display of Hausa culture, drawing significant attention both within Nigeria and among football fans abroad.
Musa’s latest marriage adds to a personal life that has often shared the spotlight with his footballing achievements.
The former Leicester City player was first married to Jamila Musa, with the union ending in divorce in 2017.
He subsequently married Maryam and Juliet Ejue, both in 2021, in a series of ceremonies that were widely reported at the time.
Despite the attention surrounding his personal affairs, Musa remains a towering figure in Nigerian football.
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With 110 caps for the Super Eagles, he holds the record as the country’s most capped international.
His career has spanned several top-flight leagues, including the Premier League and Russian Premier League, before he returned to the domestic scene with Kano Pillars.
The ceremony in Kaduna was widely attended and shared across social media, with several prominent figures in sports and entertainment reportedly present.
Video clips circulating online show Musa dressed in traditional attire, beaming as he participated in cultural rites alongside his bride.
While Musa has yet to comment publicly on the event, the news of his marriage has sparked widespread reactions among fans, many congratulating the veteran forward and others revisiting discussions around polygamy in Nigerian society—particularly among public figures.
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Musa’s choice to briefly exit national team duties to honour his nuptials has not gone unnoticed.
However, officials have not raised objections, and sources close to the Super Eagles’ camp suggest the striker had already received permission to attend the event.
A mainstay of Nigerian football since making his international debut in 2010, Musa has played pivotal roles in two FIFA World Cup campaigns and multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
As he enters the twilight of his playing career, his influence remains strong both on and off the pitch—now with a new chapter in his personal life underway.
