'How did Ahmed Musa make that list'? - Nigerians react after captain Musa was included in 24-man list

The inclusion of Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa in the final list of players to execute Nigeria's upcoming friendlies has generated mixed reactions on social media.

Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr included Ahmed Musa despite he been without a club and not had any game time after he was released by Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.

Deputy captain William Ekong, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and forward Victor Osimhen in a 24-man list for this month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying battles with Benin Republic and Lesotho.

Following the announcement, sports fans have taken to social media to share their thoughts.

See some below

Ahmed Musa has been without a club for 5 months. No serious national team can invite a player who has been clubless that long. I understand he is captain & popular with the manager & team mates but it is a bad precedent. He'll understand being dropped actually.

— Babanla (@biolakazeem) March 9, 2021

Ahmed Musa has played 95 matches for the Super Eagles scoring 15 goals.

He made his debut in 2010 as a Kano Pillars player.

One of his beautiful memories at the 2018 World Cup.

Commentator; "It's the Ahmed Musa show."

Only a few players have reached the 100+ games mark for ???????? pic.twitter.com/EoGNxzXRyQ

— Adepoju Tobi Samuel ???????? (@OgaNlaMedia) March 9, 2021

For Rohr, Ahmed Musa should be on the
main list but Paul Onuachu on a standby

If this isn't politics, maybe he's adhering
to the federal government character then

Rating who has no club for like 5 months
above someone with 26 goals this season

I hope it'll work for him then pic.twitter.com/oZ4H5m2z2E

— I Z U (@heisizumichaels) March 9, 2021

bro ahmed musa doesn't even have a football club https://t.co/D58s8Li9tK

— rori grootman ndebelly (@bustdownroriana) March 9, 2021

Can't be seeing Ahmed Musa stink up our starting 11 in 2021. Rohr needs to go

— Sumo (@Sumo08112) March 9, 2021

Where are all of the midfielders in Nigeria & why does Ahmed Musa keep getting called up?

— ADAJ3 ???? (@RealADAJ3) March 9, 2021

So.. Paul Onuachu, one of the leading scorers in Europe is only good for reserve, while Ahmed Musa that has not played for a club in many months gets a direct call up. ???????? https://t.co/wPjZXs22j8

— Busayo (@busayoSoye) March 9, 2021

How did Ahmed musa make that list, despite being unattached?

— ENGRACED FELLA (@Adetoba_) March 9, 2021

Semi Ajayi and Shehu abdullahi are defenders. Why list them among midfielders? And too few midfielders on the list. And Ahmed musa.Smh

— The Shah Of Calgary (@Phelps_007) March 9, 2021