Chelsea's Victor Moses announces international retirement

The winger has confirmed his intention to step down from the Super Eagles after earning his first cap in 2012



The 27-year-old brings an end to a six-year spell with the Super Eagles, during which he won the Africa Cup of Nations and featured in two World Cups

The 27-year-old steps down after playing all three matches for Nigeria at World Cup 2018 in Russia, with the Super Eagles eliminated in the group stage.

Moses ends his international career with 37 caps and 12 goals. He played in two World Cups, and also helped the Super Eagles lift the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

The 27-year-old featured in all Super Eagles’ games at the 2018 Fifa World Cup Russia and got a goal against Argentina at the Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg.

The Chelsea man made the announcement with a post on Twitter.

"I have experienced some of the best moments of my life wearing the Super Eagles shirt and have memories with me that will last  a lifetime," Moses said.

"However I feel that now is the right time to step away in order to be able to focus fully on club career and my young family as well as to allow the next generation of Super Eagle stars the opportunity to step up and to flourish."