Christian Chukwu : There is more to Victor Moses’ retirement

Victor Moses announcement of his retirement form international football came as a shocker to all at the age of27. The Chelsea winger was part of the team that bowed out of the summer FIFA World Cup in the group stage against their long time rivals, Argentina.

He did this in a series of Twitter posts and pictures citing his club career development and family as part of his reasons for the decision.

Christian Chukwu, a former Super Eagles coach and captain, on Thursday said that the retirement of the Nigerian born Chelsea player, Victor Moses, from international football was a matter of decision and not age.

Chukwu revealed that Moses knew about his body faculty more than any person.

He said that the decision should be read from the player’s personal opinion and not from the age.
“Victor Moses is a very vibrant and young player, so he has the right to take decisions for himself.
“He knows his body more than any person, therefore, it is best known to him why he retired and we wish him well,’’ Chukwu said.

Moses announced a surprise international retirement despite being one of the most outstanding, experienced players in the Nigerian team.

The former Stoke City, Westham and Liverpool player, thanked Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, the coaching staff, Nigerians and indeed the NFF for their support and opportunity given him while playing for the national team.

Moses, 27, scored 12 goals in 37 appearances for the Super Eagles.

Moses was instrumental in Super Eagles conquering of Africa in 2013, and represented the country in two World Cups – 2014 and 2018.

In view of this shocking news, No reactions have come out from NFF over this development.

However, his Chelsea teammate, Eden Hazard, has wished him well in his future endeavors.

Hazard twitted “Congratulations! You made your country proud’’.