Nigerian professional footballer, Ahmed Musa, who plays as a forward and left winger for Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr has announced the death of his mom.

The footballer via his social media handles said that today, Jan.24, is a very sad day for him.

In a previous post, Musa had wished his mother a quick recovery from an undisclosed ailment before she sadly passed on.

I am sure being tucked in bed is not the best thing you know to do. All your children are waiting for you to get out of bed and say ‘I am back in action’. Get well soon Sweet Mum!❤️? pic.twitter.com/LC9gIEaXgI

— AhmedMusa718 (@Ahmedmusa718) January 23, 2019

What a sad day of my life,just lose my mum ????? pic.twitter.com/5kPIieyyn0

— AhmedMusa718 (@Ahmedmusa718) January 24, 2019

Musa became the first Nigerian to score more than once in a FIFA World Cup match, after scoring twice against Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

He was named sports man of the year by several bodies following his exploits for the Super Eagles at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

No details have been set on the burial arrangements at the time of this report but well meaning Nigerians have taken to social media to send their condolences to Musa.