Nigeria’s midfielder Victor Moses has announced a stunning decision to quit international football, choosing his club Chelsea over answering duty calls from Nigeria.

Moses, who is just 27, announced his decision on Wednesday on his Instagram page.

He saidhe made this decision to focus on his club career and family.

Moses was part of the Nigerian squad to the 2018 World Cup in Russia and paid pivotal role in Nigeria’s victory over Iceland at the Group stage.

He was born in Kaduna on12 December 1990 and was taken to England at a younger age. He represented England at youth tournaments, playing for the Under-16, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21, but he thereafter opted to play for Nigeria.

He began professional his career in theChampionshipwithCrystal Palace, before his performances caught the eye ofWigan Athletic, where he made hisPremier Leaguedebut in 2010.

After two years, his game had improved to the extent that European champions Chelsea were interested, and he signed for them in the summer of 2012.

Despite ten goals in all competitions during his first season, he spent his second season onloantoLiverpool, his third on loan atStoke Cityand his fourth on loan atWest Ham United.

He has been capped more than 20 times for Nigeria since his debut in 2012 and was part ofthe winning squad at the2013 Africa Cup of Nations, as well as the campaign in the2014 FIFA World Cup.

Here is the full message that he posted on Twitter and his Instagram account: