Musa, a striker for Kano Pillars, reportedly left the team's camp following Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Ghana in the Unity Cup held in London. He subsequently married his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in his home state of Kano.
Reacting to the news on Brila FM, Utaka, who earned 44 caps for the Super Eagles, stated, "We don’t know what discussions were held before Musa went to camp. It’s a national duty, things have to be done correctly.”
Musa had featured in the match against Ghana, coming on as a second-half substitute in the hard-fought win. Utaka's comments underscore a belief that while personal events are significant, the protocols surrounding national team duties must be meticulously followed to maintain discipline and professionalism within the squad.