Ahmed Musa: Ex-Super Eagles skipper seals deal for first-ever Nigeria league winners

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is close to completing a deal to take over Mighty Jets FC, one of the most historic clubs in Nigerian football, Afrik-Foot reports.

Reports suggest the deal could be worth around $10 million, a move that would place the Jos-born forward firmly among a growing group of Nigerian players investing in the domestic game.

Musa, who currently combines playing duties with an administrative role at Kano Pillars, has steadily expanded his influence off the pitch. His work at Pillars includes structural reforms and a clear plan to modernise the club, while his investments in sports facilities and education in northern Nigeria underline a broader ambition.

More than just another business move, Musa’s potential takeover of Mighty Jets carries personal meaning. The former Leicester City man was born in Jos, has supported youth football in the city, and recently built an international school there. Owning the club would tie his legacy directly to the place where his football journey began.

Mighty Jets: An historical club searching for revival

Mighty Jets are one of the most traditional pubs in the country. They were the first winners of Nigeria’s national league in 1972, a pioneering side formed only two years earlier. Backed by businessman Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, the club quickly became a symbol of ambition and innovation in Nigerian football.

They produced some of the country’s most respected figures, including Ismaila Mabo and Sam Garba Okoye, and were known for an attractive, attacking style often described as ‘scientific football’.

Yet their story also carries frustration. Mighty Jets hold the unwanted record of losing 10 FA Cup finals, a run that has become part of Nigerian football folklore. Over time, financial struggles and relegation saw them fall from the top tier. Today, they compete in the Nigeria National League, far from their former heights.

Musa’s proposed takeover is seen as a chance to change that story, to bring structure, funding and long-term planning back to a club that once set the standard.

Ahmed Musa: Building a legacy beyond goals

Ahmed Musa’s playing career already places him among Nigeria’s greats. With 111 international caps and a record as the country’s top scorer at the FIFA World Cup, his impact on the pitch is secure. He was also part of the squad that won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

But his focus is now shifting. Like Umar Sadiq, who recently took over Ranchers Bees FC, Musa is part of a new wave of players investing in Nigerian football’s future.

Sadiq’s project with Ranchers Bees, aimed at restoring a historic club and pushing for promotion, offers a clear blueprint. Musa’s move for Mighty Jets appears to follow a similar path: revive a fallen giant, reconnect with local fans, and build a sustainable football structure.

If completed, this deal could become one of the most significant moments in Nigerian club football in recent years. Not just because of Musa’s name, but because of what it represents; a shift towards players taking ownership of the game at home.

It may finally be the start of a long-awaited return for Mighty Jets and the next chapter in a legacy defined by goals and lasting impact for Musa.