Nigerians football fans on Wednesday expressed surprise as Super Eagles and Chelsea forward, Victor Moses, announced his retirement from international football.
The 27-year-old, who made the announcement via his twitter handle said he made the decision after much thought. He explained that the aim is to focus fully on his club career and his young family.
According to him, the decision is also to allow the next generation of football stars the opportunity to ‘step up and flourish.’
Nigerians, however, took to social media in reaction to this announcement with many expressing surprise at such a decision at the age of 27.
Few others, however, appreciated him for the period he played in the Nigerian jersey saying his decision should be respected and that he remains a hero.
Read the tweets below….
Victor Moses announces international retirement!
Was expecting this.Pls let us respect his decision now. It wil take a lot of hardwork & consistent top performance to play at Chelsea again with d new #SarriBall formation.Victor Moses needs to concentrate more on his club career
Other reactions to Moses’ exit from international football were hilarious. they were accompanied by funny memes.
Read the tweets below…
Victor Moses retires from International Football at age Thirty Sev....... pic.twitter.com/H7ObUBdeyX
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