Different players will be remembered for recording different feats while donning the famous all-green Super Eagles jersey, Ahmed Musa has made some feats playing for Nigeria.
Described as fast, creative and slippery, Musa is one of the Nigerians players that bring joys to the faces of football lovers whenever he’s on the pitch.
Musa who plays as a forward and left winger for Saudi Arabian team, Al-Nassr and the Nigeria national team was born on born October 14,1992, in Jos, Plateau State and began his career in the GBS Football Academy before being loaned to JUTH F.C where he played 18 games, scoring four goals in his first two professional seasons.
He was subsequently loaned to Kano Pillars. Musa’s career has seen him ply his trade for VVV Venlo in Holland, CSKA Moscow in Russia, Leicester City in England and his current team. Since his debut in 2010 for the Super Eagles, Musa has gone on to establish himself as a first team regular featuring in two FIFA World Cups, African Cup of Nations and some other tournaments.
Aside from his philanthropic works, the skillful winger has shown he has an eye for luxurious lifestyle. Earlier last month, he posted pictures of his newly acquired 2019 G-Wagon car which is said to be worth over N100m, a figure that would seem like a trickle of water when compared to his huge pay.
He flaunted the pictures of his new ride on his Instagram page with the caption “Alhamdulillah?”
Experts review
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class was initially designed for military and off-road use. But somewhere along the line, people who had never ventured onto a dirt road started buying them for the style and image. As appealing as the original G-Class was, the design was far too authentic to its military roots for the civilian world.
Over the years, Mercedes-Benz applied the proverbial lipstick to a pig to make it more palatable. And it worked, to a point.
But as the rest of the SUV segment became more civilised, it was inevitable that the G-Class would follow. The question then became: How? Would it become a neutered SUV or retain its off-road and military credibility? The answer lies somewhere in the middle.More in Home
The redesigned 2019 G-Class has a more modern independent suspension setup that allows it to ride more smoothly and steer more precisely around turns. The interior, which is larger this year, keeps many of the styling cues of the original but now features less noise and modern infotainment and electronics.
Even though the new G-Class is now thoroughly domesticated, Mercedes-Benz says it’s still one of the most potent off-road SUVs on the market. The 2019 version comes with locking differentials that can lock all four wheels together to spin at the same speed to minimise wheelspin and find every bit of traction on slick and slippery surfaces.
Models
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a five-seat SUV that’s available in two versions. The G 550 is the well-equipped standard model and comes with a powerful engine, luxurious interior and excellent off-road capability. The AMG G 63 features a more powerful engine and a powertrain tuned for on-road performance. It also differentiates itself from the standard model with a distinctive grille, wheels, fender flares and side-exit exhaust system.
The Mercedes-Benz G 550 is powered by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine and produces 416 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque. A nine-speed automatic transmission sends the engine power to all four wheels. And as is customary for the G-Class, a complete set of lockable differentials (front, center and rear) can be actuated as needed by the driver to control wheelspin on tough terrain.
Since the G-Class is a luxury SUV, it comes standard with a broad range of creature comforts such as 19-inch wheels, three-zone climate control, leather seats, driver-seat memory functions, heated front seats, and a Burmester surround-sound system.
Driving
The G 550’s V8 engine sounds burly and muscular — and feels it, knocking out the 0-60 mph run in a respectable 5.6 seconds. Beyond that, the G isn’t much of a performer. The high centre of gravity and noticeable body roll don’t instill confidence around corners, and the aggressive traction control cuts in early to keep your wheels on the ground. The steering is precise and weighted appropriately but entirely numb. A wide turning radius makes navigating tight spaces a chore. When it’s on, auto engine stop-start is jarring and intrusive. On the plus side, the transmission is smooth and responds quickly to driver demands.
Comfort
A bit of a mixed bag, the G is compromised in places by its design. The ride is a bit truckish, but it takes the edge off bumps and avoids feeling busy over rough pavement. Noise from the road and from other traffic is pleasantly muted, and the motor settles into a deep, unobtrusive rumble when cruising. The seats are nicely cushioned and quite supportive as well.
But the seats are also rather narrow, especially for a vehicle in this class. The adjustable side bolsters just didn’t open enough for even relatively svelte drivers. There’s also wind noise over the square body and noticeable whistling from around the pillars at freeway speeds.
Interior
The G-Class’ shape creates some serious ergonomic limitations. The seats are rather high, and while there’s some adjustability the only seating position that really works is to sit tall and square. While the headroom is superb, the shorter door openings and high seat cushions mean passengers will have to duck while navigating the high step up.
Pros
- Impressive off-road abilities
- Powerful V8 engines
- Refined interior
- Unmistakable exterior styling
Cons
- Ponderous handling, with lots of body roll
- Difficult to get in and out of
- Limited cargo space
- Previous-generation Mercedes infotainment system
