Nigerian midfielder Gabriel Dada Adeboye, who once played against Ahmed Musa, claimed that the Super Eagles captain, at the peak of his career, was faster than former Tottenham striker Gareth Bale.
Musa is known for his blistering pace and has demonstrated this on several occasions, most notably in the 2018 FIFA World Cup against Iceland, when he beat Kári Árnason before slotting a goal past the goalkeeper to give Nigeria a two-goal lead. and score his double in the tie.
Bale was also known for his electric pace; the way he outscored Marc Bartra in the 2014 Copa del Rey final is still fresh in the memories of many fans, helping Real Madrid overcome arch-rivals Barcelona in the process.
Speaking exclusively with allnigeriasoccer.comAdeboye, who while playing against the Nigerian team Shooting Stars, faced Musa, who was then representing Kano Pillars, claimed that the former Leicester City player, in his prime, was faster than the retired Bale.
“I played against Musa when I was in Kano Pillars and I was surprised by his pace. I had to tackle him when he ran past me.
“It seems to me that he is faster than Gareth Bale, although perhaps that is because I played against Musa and not against him.
“So I admit that playing against a player and watching him on TV is different, but I still feel that Musa in his prime was a faster player.”
Musa broke the record for most goals scored in the championship in the 2009/2010 season by scoring 18 goals for Kano Pillars.
However, his record did not last long as Jude Aneke scored 20 goals for Kaduna United in the following campaign.
Abdulkareem Abdulhamid
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