In a historic moment for football, Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, recently achieved an extraordinary milestone by earning 200 international caps.
Nigerians Rally Behind Musa: Can He Surpass Ronaldo’s 200 Caps?
At the age of 38, Ronaldo became the first player ever to reach this remarkable feat.
Inspired by his achievement, Nigerians are now rallying behind their own Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, urging him to surpass Ronaldo’s record of 200 caps for his national team.
At the age of 30, Musa already boasts an impressive tally of 108 caps and possesses the potential to achieve greatness in the coming years.
Nigeria’s Call for Musa’s Triumph:
Ahmed Musa, the 30-year-old Super Eagles Captain, is receiving tremendous support from his compatriots as they implore him to go the distance and claim the record for the most international caps.
With Ronaldo setting an awe-inspiring example, Nigerians believe that Musa can surpass the Portuguese legend’s record given he’s relatively younger and the number of years he has left in his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo career by numbers:
Sporting Lisbon:
31 games
5 goals
Manchester United:
346 games
145 goals
Real Madrid:
438 games
450 goals
Juventus:
134 games
101 goals
Portugal:
200 games
123 goals
Al Nassr:
19 games
14 goals
The fervor surrounding this quest highlights the immense pride Nigerians have for their national team and their eagerness to witness history being made.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Guinness World Record:
During Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Iceland, Cristiano Ronaldo reached the coveted milestone of 200 international caps.
In recognition of his achievement, the Real Madrid legend was honored with a Guinness World Record as the most-capped player in international football.
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— Guinness World Records (@GWR) June 21, 2023
Demonstrating his enduring skill and prowess, Ronaldo sealed the memorable occasion by netting the winning goal in the 89th minute, securing a 1-0 victory for Portugal against a tenacious Icelandic side reduced to ten men.
Ronaldo’s Incredible Legacy:
Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy extends far beyond his 200 international caps. The iconic forward holds an array of records, including being the first male player to score in five different World Cups.
Additionally, he boasts the remarkable feat of securing ten international hat-tricks, solidifying his status as one of football’s all-time greats.
Record wey Ahmed musa go soon destroy. https://t.co/1y6tz7Ae4u
— SportsDeeva (@Blesing_Andrew) June 20, 2023
With Ronaldo’s awe-inspiring achievements, Nigerians are eager to see if their beloved captain, Ahmed Musa, can follow in his European counterpart’s footsteps and etch his name in the annals of football history.
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