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Musa 'was crying while playing’ - Ex-Leicester City winger on journey to stardom

Former Leicester City forward and Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has opened up on his journey to stardom and the difficulties he faced.

The forward revealed he started his career as a goalkeeper while in primary school and was so good in the position he was made the school’s games prefect.

Musa later switched to an outfield player and joined GBS Football Academy and his pace and dazzling skills distinguished him in the youth team.

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It did not take too long before he was noticed by Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs and subsequently teamed up with JUTH on loan.