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'The Governor has spoken' - Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa rubbishes hate for AFCON inclusion
Coach Jose Pesiero has named a final 25-man squad that does not inspire a lot of public confidence, setting the stage for what Nigeria might anticipate at the 2023 AFCON.
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Ahmed Musa, who has 108 matches under his belt, is currently Nigeria's most-capped player, a testament to his successful international career and lengthy commitment to the country.
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His selection for the Super Eagles for the past two years has raised concerns about whether or not younger, more worthy forwards are being passed over.
Ahmed Musa responds to hate
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Since then, Nigerians have expressed their dissatisfaction and frustration on social media sites through comments and memes.
Many of them have advocated for the inclusion of young players like Moffi, who is based in Ligue 1, rather than Musa, who is Nigeria's top scorer at the FIFA World Cup.
Musa took to his official social media platforms hours after the list go give his thoughts on hate.
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Along with a casual video was a message from Musa that said, "Let no man pull you low enough to hate him."
Super Eagles to prepare for AFCON in Abu Dhabi
On Tuesday, January 2, all 25 players will fly into Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, for a one-week training camp that will run until Tuesday, January 9.
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On Tuesday, January 9, the team will return to Lagos by air, and on Wednesday, January 10, they will arrive in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan.
In their pursuit of a fourth continental championship, the Super Eagles will play their opening Group A encounter on Sunday, January 14, against Equatorial Guinea.
They will then play their remaining matches against the host nation, Cote d'Ivoire, on January 18, and Guinea-Bissau on January 22.
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