Former captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Ahmed Musa, has officially announced his retirement from international football.

Musa, who is currently the General Manager of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side, Kano Pillars, made the announcement on the social media on Wednesday.

The 33-year-old made his debut for the Super Eagles in a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Madagascar on 5 September, 2010.

The winger was part of the Super Eagles side that won the AFCON 2013 title in South Africa.

Musa remains the only Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match.